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How do I plan cashflow?

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March 25, 2025

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How do I plan cashflow?

Here are a few strategies to better cash flow management:

Be rigorous about updating your cash flow: It can be helpful to update your cash flow whenever there is new information-such as when you've made a payment, or when a client informs you that a payment is coming in late. You'll need to have a system for managing your cash flow, whether that's a spreadsheet or cash flow management tool.

Carry out an in-depth analysis on a regular basis: Carve out a block of time each quarter to carry out an in-depth review of your cash flow. You'll want to assess your overall financial position, and look ahead at your cash flow projection for the next quarter.

Implement milestone payments for extended projects: If you're working on an extended project, consider structuring your payments by milestones-rather than receiving a single payment at the end of the project.

<p>Here are a few strategies to <a href="https://www.goforma.com/small-business-accounting/improve-business-cashflow" target="_blank">better cash flow management</a>:<br></p><p><strong>Be rigorous about updating your cash flow</strong>: It can be helpful to update your cash flow whenever there is new information-such as when you've made a payment, or when a client informs you that a payment is coming in late. You'll need to have a system for managing your cash flow, whether that's a spreadsheet or cash flow management tool.<br></p><p><strong>Carry out an in-depth analysis on a regular basis</strong>: Carve out a block of time each quarter to carry out an in-depth review of your cash flow. You'll want to assess your overall financial position, and look ahead at your cash flow projection for the next quarter.<br></p><p><strong>Implement milestone payments for extended projects</strong>: If you're working on an extended project, consider structuring your payments by milestones-rather than receiving a single payment at the end of the project.</p>

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