My university degree in Computer Science didn’t include any business training, so I’ve learned everything by trial and error. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is this: Your company cash flow will be the first thing to put you out of business.
Cash flow basically means "Do I have enough cash in my bank account to cover my expenses?" Sounds stupidly simple, but you’d be surprised at how many people ignore this.
So why is this the #1 killer of small businesses? Here are the two main reasons: - Companies aren’t realistic when it comes to predicting their income and expenses. - They overestimate their income and underestimate their expenses. Companies don’t see a cash shortage coming and they run out of money
Tips for keeping your cash flow happy
1.Spend as little as possible. 2.Don’t buy hardware you don’t need. 3.Be brutally realistic. 4.Chase invoices the minute they’re late. 5.Update your cash flow regularly. 6.Cut expenses as much as possible. 7.People don’t always pay on time. Via Fatima Patova 
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