“Cash flow optimization sounds simple, but in practice is hard to achieve. It takes time for a company to implement dramatic changes that affect revenue and/or costs that result in improved cash flow.

As 2011 winds down, planning next year’s finances should be a priority. And if managing cash flow isn’t hard enough already, by now you should be creating — or perhaps fine-tuning — your projections ...

The balance sheet and the income statement, also known as a profit and loss or (P & L) statement, are the two most common financial documents used in business. Managers love them or hate them, ...

Why forecasts are necessities for startups Experts advice on how to be conservative in your forecasts. The cash flow pro forma Business plans and financing proposals are based on projections. Past ...

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Long-term business plans often rely on forecasting predictions to set strategic goals and objectives extending out from three to five years. Cash flow forecasts are used in budgeting and profitability ...

In the world of venture capital, we’re always talking about cash. You hear phrases like “cash burn,” “cash runway” and “cash on hand” every day from investors and founders alike. Despite all this talk ...

New challenges and sophisticated technologies are quickly reshaping the role of financial consultants — from AI, cloud services, automation, big data analytics and workforce reshaping to open ...