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Cash flow can be broken down into three sections:
Operating cash flow: often referred to as working capital, is
cash flow generated from internal operations. It comes from sales of
product or service of your business, and because it is generated internally, it is under your control.
Investing cash flow: is generated internally from non-operating activities. This includes investments in plant and equipment or other fixed assets, nonrecurring gains or losses, or other sources and uses of cash outside of normal operations.
Financing cash flow: is
cash to and from external sources, such as lenders, investors and shareholders. A new loan,
repayment of a loan,
issuance of stock, and
payment of dividend are some of
activities that would be included in this section of
cash flow statement.
Good cash management is simple. It involves:
Knowing when, where, and how your cash needs will occur
Knowing
best sources for meeting additional cash needs
Being prepared to meet these needs when they occur, by keeping good relationships with bankers and other creditors
The starting point for good cash flow management is developing a cash flow projection to help them develop
necessary capital strategy to meet their business needs.
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John Mussi is the founder of Direct Online Loans who help UK homeowners find the best available loans via the www.directonlineloans.co.uk website.