Is this the right book for me?Do you have responsibility for managing cash flow in a small to medium enterprise or as a manager in a larger organisation, but have limited financial experience? Do you worry that lack of attention to this crucial aspect of financial management could lead to disaster for your business? Improve your Cash Flow, written by two leading financial experts, will help employers, managers and consultants to understand more about how to manage cash flow and how it can impact on your business. Whether you are working at home, a growing business or a non-financial manager this book will guide you easily through all the issues, providing practical advice on why cash is king, including why businesses go bust; why profit is not cash, how to deal with creditors and debtors; using supplier credit as a source of finance; debtors and cash collection; financial planning and sources of funding; the pros and cons of debt finance, using your bank effectively and much more.Improve your Cash Flow includes:Chapter 1: Why 'cash is king'?Chapter 2: Profit and cash flowChapter 3: The impact of the business modelChapter 4: Key decisions and start-up timeChapter 5: Cash flow planningChapter 6: Sources of fundingChapter 7: Controlling capital expenditureChapter 8: Debtors and cash collectionChapter 9: Managing stock levelsChapter 10: Using supplier credit as a source of financeChapter 11: Alternative routes to financingChapter 12: Formats for cash flow reportingChapter 13: Recruting financial expertiseChapter 14: Using your bank effectivelyChapter 15: 'Cash is king'Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and added features: Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience.Test yourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of setting up your own small business.Five things to rememberQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.Try thisInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
