Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Small Business Cash Flow

  • Collect cash if possible.
  • Avoid getting bad checks - check ID, don't accept 3rd party checks, don't give cash refund to checks not yet cleared, etc.
  • Deposit checks to your bank as soon as possible.
  • Be persistent in collecting the unpaid receivables.
  • Good record keeping for your order records, inventory records, and invoices.
  • Good book keeping.
  • Pay bills just before they are due.
  • Work out with your supplier for generous payment due dates, methods, or installments.
  • Use your business credit cards to get points back.
  • Pay off the highest interest loans as soon as possible.
  • Maximize tax saving.

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