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Cash received is not all profit

An unpaid customer invoice can represent a sale without cash in the till. A loan receipt increases your available cash, but it is not business profit.

CASH INMoney received
CASH OUTMoney paid
CHANGEMovement in cash
Reconcile your business day
A tailor reviewing fabric in her urban workshop.
A tailor reviewing fabric in her urban workshop.

Build a weekly rhythm

EACH DAY

Record and retain evidence

Separate cash and digital receipts; reconcile receipts with your records.

EACH WEEK

Review stock and amounts due

Review slow-moving stock, unpaid customer balances and supplier payment dates.

EACH MONTH

Review and plan ahead

Separate household and business money. Review rent and other upcoming obligations before buying more stock.

Plan the gap between buying and being paid

If suppliers need payment before customers pay you, write down the money required during that gap. Also consider a delayed customer payment or a slower sales period.

  • Costs due first: stock, transport and rent.
  • Later receipts: confirmed customer amounts and expected payment dates.
  • A response to delayed receipts: review optional spending and follow up amounts owed.
Plan the cost of a business space

Prepare your business conversation

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Planning your stockConnect stock on hand, expected sales and the money available to restock.When income variesPlan essential costs and payment dates when earnings change from week to week.Paying your suppliersMatch your order, the delivery and the payment request before releasing money.