In Part 2 of Cash Flow Confidence, we continue the conversation with Matthew Grant, following on from Part 1 where we explored why profitable businesses still run into trouble because of cash flow.

In Part 1 Matthew unpacked the most common cash flow mistakes he sees in growing SMEs, from weak terms of trade and slow debtor management to a lack of visibility over the true cash position of the business.

In this second part, the focus shifts from awareness to action. Matthew breaks down three practical operational levers that can unlock cash already sitting inside a business: the sales cycle, the purchases cycle and the stock cycle.

We also discuss why forecasting and scenario planning are now essential disciplines, and how SMEs can use the right systems, processes and tools to stay ahead of cash pressure rather than constantly firefighting.

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