Cash flow is the money that comes in and out of your business and it is considered to be its lifeblood. According to a study from the US Bank, 82% of business failures result from poor cash flow management skills. Therefore, preparing monthly cash flow statements might help your business to avoid running out of money. Keep in mind that your business’ profits are not necessarily equivalent to your cash ins and outs.
A basic cash flow statement has five sections:
1. Beginning Cash Balance: This section includes the cash available both in the bank and at hand at the beginning of the month. If you have $800 in your checking account and $400 in cash, your beginning cash balance is $1200.
2. Cash In: Includes all the activities that bring cash to your business, such as cash from sales and receivables (cash payments for old debts). If you earned $1000 in cash from sales and $400 from people who paid their old debts, your total “Cash In” is $1400.
3. Cash Out: Lists all the expenses that take cash out of your business. Items commonly listed under this section include cash used to pay rent, salaries, supplies, loans, and taxes. If you paid...
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