Small Business Owners Getting Hold of Cash Flow
- Customer
- Owner of a 5–30 person business with no finance director
- Context
- Running on the bank balance, because it is the only number always correct and always available
The Jobs of someone with complete books who still cannot answer the one question that matters: will there be enough next month.
5 Jobs
- 01When I look at today's balance, I want to know whether next month covers payroll and suppliers, so I can act now rather than when it runs short.5 Pains · 5 Desired Outcomes · 5 Existing Solutions
- 02When I quote for a contract, I want to know whether the price covers the real cost, so I do not take work that loses more the more we do.5 Pains · 5 Desired Outcomes · 5 Existing Solutions
- 03When I need capital to take a large order, I want a source that fits without selling away control, so the company is still mine when the order ends.5 Pains · 5 Desired Outcomes · 5 Existing Solutions
- 04When company money and household money share one pot, I want to separate them, so I know whether the business supports me rather than only that both are running low.5 Pains · 5 Desired Outcomes · 5 Existing Solutions
- 05When my accountant sends the statements, I want to understand what they say about my business, so I can decide from them rather than sign and file them.5 Pains · 5 Desired Outcomes · 5 Existing Solutions