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"My business is profitable—so why is my bank account always empty?"If you've ever asked yourself this, you're not alone.

Many small business owners and startup founders fall into the cash flow trap—where revenue looks great on paper, but there’s never quite enough in the bank to cover bills, pay yourself, or plan ahead.

At Exceeding Business, we help business owners go beyond the surface-level numbers and build a true picture of financial health. In this post, we break down what’s really happening, and how to fix it.

The Problem: Profit ≠ Cash Flow

You might be “profitable” on your P&L statement—but that doesn’t mean you have actual cash in hand.

Why? Because:

• 💸 You’ve issued invoices but haven’t been paid yet

• 📦 You’ve invested in stock or equipment upfront

• 🧾 You’re carrying large overheads or debt repayments

• ⌛ Customers are paying late—or not at all

• 🧮 You're not tracking upcoming tax obligations

This is the cash flow gap—and if you don’t manage it, it can cripple even a growing business.

The Solution: Build a Cash Flow Strategy

Here’s how successful businesses turn the tide:

1. Get Clear on Cash In vs. Cash Out

It starts with visibility. Use real-time tools like Xero, QuickBooks, or MYOB to track your incoming payments and outgoing expenses daily or weekly—not just monthly.

2. Know Your Payment Cycle

When do clients typically pay you? How long does it take after you send an invoice? Create a simple chart of:

• Invoice issued date

• Expected payment date

• Actual payment date

This gives you a clear window of how your cash moves—and when it gets stuck.

3. Forecast, Don’t Just React

Use past trends and upcoming plans to forecast your cash flow. At Exceeding Business, we help clients map out 3–6 months ahead so they’re never blindsided by tax time, payroll, or big expenses.

4. Automate Reminders + Payment Options

Speed up the cash cycle with automation:

• Set auto-reminders for overdue invoices

• Offer easy online payment options

• Incentivize early payments with small discounts

5. Separate Business & Personal Finances

It sounds simple, but too many small business owners mix funds. This makes it hard to understand your true cash position and creates unnecessary tax headaches.

Pro Tip: Use Your Bookkeeper as a Strategic Partner

Your bookkeeper shouldn’t just record history—they should help you shape your financial future.

At Exceeding Business, we work closely with clients to:

• Create clear cash flow reports

• Interpret the numbers in plain English

• Offer ongoing financial guidance, not just end-of-year fixes

Final Thought

Your business can be growing, exciting, and full of potential—but if your cash flow isn’t managed, it can feel like you’re always one step behind.

Don’t let confusion about your finances hold you back.

Need clarity on your cash flow?

 Book a FREE 15-minute Cash Flow Clarity Call with our team.We'll walk you through where your money is going—and how to get it working for you again.

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