Cash Flow Archives

Cash Flow 12–14 min read

What Is Liquidity In Business?

Samantha de la Porté

10 June 2022

Liquidity in business refers to emergency funds and assets that you can access immediately or with short notice. Here we cover the basic concept of...

Cash Flow 13–15 min read

4 Tips For Improved SaaS Cash Flow Forecasting

Samantha de la Porté

07 January 2022

Any company, SaaS or not, needs to keep track of the cash they have on deck in order to stay afloat. We’ve compiled our top tips for SaaS cash flow forecasting to help your business see increased...

Cash Flow 17–20 min read

Why Retail Specifically Needs Strong And Accurate Cash Flow Management

Chris Witthoft

04 November 2021

When looking at the retail industry specifically, effective cash flow management can be the difference between success and...

Cash Flow, Financial Forecasting 14–17 min read

Brixx vs Poindexter – A Simple Financial Modelling Software Showdown

Here at Brixx, we enjoy a bit of healthy competition and have done some of the heavy lifting for you by researching the leading forecasting software and planning tools available and comparing them to what we have to offer. We...

Cash Flow, Financial Forecasting 15–17 min read

Brixx vs Futrli – A Financial Prediction, Forecasting And Reporting Showdown

Samantha de la Porté

16 September 2021

Cash Flow, Financial Forecasting 15–17 min read

Brixx vs Fluidly – A Funding, Forecasting, Planning And Invoice-Chasing Showdown

Samantha de la Porté

09 September 2021

Cash Flow, Financial Forecasting 14–17 min read

Brixx vs LivePlan – A Business Plan Software With Performance Tracking Showdown

Samantha de la Porté

03 September 2021

Cash Flow, Financial Forecasting 12–14 min read

Brixx vs Float – A Cash Flow Forecasting And Scenario Planning Showdown

Samantha de la Porté

26 August 2021

Cash Flow 15–18 min read

E-Commerce Accounting: The Impact Common Issues Have On Cash Flow

Samantha de la Porté

29 July 2021

Aligning your income and expenses to ensure there's always enough money to keep moving forward is key. Here, we discuss issues that impact cash flow in an e-commerce...

Cash Flow 14–17 min read

Cash Flow Planning Basics For SaaS Companies

Samantha de la Porté

27 May 2021

Cash flow or financial planning has an immediate impact on the efficiency of your business's operation. Read about cash flow planning basics for SaaS...

Cash Flow 33–40 min read

How to create the cash flow forecast for ecommerce business

James Beer

23 February 2021

In this in-depth e-commerce guide we go into the steps and factors that contribute towards a cash flow forecast you can make solid decisions around....

Cash Flow, How to Start a Business 31–37 min read

How to Create a Cash Flow Forecast for a Food Van Business

Tim Room

02 February 2021

Whether you’re an established food truck/van owner or you’ve just got the seed of an idea, you’ll know that it’s necessary to create a cash flow forecast if you want a chance at success. Get started now with our in-depth...

Cash Flow 18–21 min read

Cash Flow Forecast Template for Excel and Google Sheets

Robin Booth

21 January 2021

Brixx has created a free Cash Flow Forecast Template for Excel and...

Cash Flow, Financial Forecasting, How to Start a Business 30–36 min read

How to Create a Cash Flow Forecast for a Clothing Business

Tim Room

10 December 2020

Whether you’re starting or you already have a clothing business, one thing which is often overlooked is the financial forecasting aspect of it. In this article I’m going to be covering how to create a cash flow forecast for a...

Cash Flow, How to Start a Business 26–31 min read

How to Create a Cash Flow Forecast for a Gardening Business

Tim Room

27 October 2020

If you’re starting a gardening business, you might be thinking about creating...

Cash Flow, How to Start a Business 20–23 min read

Cash Flow Forecast Guide for a Dog Walking Business Plan

Tim Room

20 October 2020

If you’ve found yourself here, you’re probably starting, or looking at starting...

Cash Flow 24–29 min read

How to Create a Cash Flow Forecast in Brixx

Tim Room

13 October 2020

Brixx is a financial modelling app - perfect for planning the future of your business. Professional cash flow forecasts at your...

Cash Flow 12–15 min read

4 Reasons Why a Cash Flow Forecast is Useful For a Small Business

Tim Room

29 September 2020

You’ll be often told that cash flow woes kill small businesses. You’ll...

Cash Flow 19–23 min read

Your cash flow forecast might be hiding your true profitability issues

James Beer

22 September 2020

Cash flow problems kill startups, cash is king and cash flow problems...

Cash Flow, Profit and Loss, Finance Tips 12–14 min read

What’s the Difference between Cash and Profit and Can a Business Be Profitable But Still Run Out of Cash?

Tim Room

01 September 2020

Ever wondered how a business can be profitable but run out of cash? In this article, we cover what is cash and profit and what it means for the health of your business...with...

Cash Flow 28–34 min read

18 Actionable Cash Flow Forecasting Tips for Small Businesses & Startups

James Beer

05 May 2020

Financial forecasting is a skill you've got to put into practice if you want to improve at it. In this week's article, we've formulated 18 top tips to help you improve and create more accurate, useful and meaningful cash flow...

Cash Flow 17–20 min read

What is Cash Flow from Operating Activities? (and how to calculate it)

Tim Room

28 April 2020

Cash flow from operating activities can be a bit of headache to get your head around. In this article, we break it down and explain what it means, the impact it has on your business and the differences it has...

Cash Flow, Finance Tips 23–27 min read

6 cash flow confusions that commonly confuddle business planning

James Beer

21 April 2020

Numbers can be open to interpretation, especially if you’re not used to arcane accounting methodologies. Maybe you usually leave the numbers to the accountant, but if you're a decision maker, then at some point you’ve got to figure out what it...

Cash Flow 14–16 min read

Cash flow statement example – a simple analysis of this key report

James Beer

17 March 2020

A cash flow statement brings order to the chaos. Our easy coffee shop example shows how this report can make it easy to understand your business finances. We go through line by line what it all means and where all...

Cash Flow 29–35 min read

8 actions to fix off-season cash flow woes in a seasonal business

James Beer

14 January 2020

If you’re a seasonal business owner you’re probably all too familiar with the feeling of uncertainty, especially during the dreaded off-season. Sound like you? Well, you’re in luck! Today, I’m here to help you to plan ahead so your business...

Cash Flow, Financial Forecasting 15–18 min read

How the 13 Week Cash Flow Forecast is the Answer to Your Financial Worries

James Beer

22 October 2019

The 13 week cash flow forecast is a tool for improving cash management in your business. Dedicating just a small amount of time to plan ahead can have great benefits and in this article we explore how you can take...

Cash Flow, Financial Forecasting, Growth 17–21 min read

6 Cash Flow Analysis Examples for Exploring Key Business Scenarios

James Beer

15 October 2019

Once you've created a cash flow forecast, you're in a great position to start examining future scenarios for your business. In this article we look at 6 common scenarios that almost any business should be modelling....

Cash Flow, Finance Tips, Financial Forecasting 16–19 min read

How to Avoid Making a Mess of Your Cash Flow Forecasts in Excel

Tim Room

03 October 2019

Spreadsheets are ubiquitous for a reason - you can use them for anything! But with increasing complexity comes the danger of human error. In this article, we look at how to avoid making a mess of your cash flow forecast...

Cash Flow, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, Budgeting, Finance Tips, Financial Forecasting 35–42 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Financial Forecasting & Business Projections

James Beer

20 August 2019

Financial forecasting is a crucial business activity - so why isn't everybody talking about it? In this ultimate guide, we bring together the reasons why forecasting is so important and how to go about making realistic forecasts...

Cash Flow, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, Finance Tips 14–17 min read

Cash Flow, Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss – The Key Financial Reports

Robin Booth

08 October 2018

In number three in our series on financial forecasting, we go on a tour of the 'big three' financial reports. They can be a scary prospect! But knowing a few key bits of info can really help you understand these...

Cash Flow, Brixx Updates 10–12 min read

Brixx Update: Sharing & Collaboration, Version Restore, Product & Overheads Reports!

Robin Booth

01 August 2018

This week - plan sharing is finally here! We have just released a host of new features and two new reports - find out more in this post......

Cash Flow 18–21 min read

A Beginner’s Guide to the Cash Flow Forecast Report

Robin Booth

18 June 2018

The Cash Flow Forecast is probably the most sought-after financial report - but why is this, and how does cash flow work? We explain it, line-by-line, in our beginner's guide...

Cash Flow, Profit and Loss, Finance Tips 18–21 min read

How to understand the Profit and Loss Statement and why it’s confusing

Robin Booth

07 May 2018

The Profit and Loss Statement is probably THE most confusing of the big three financial reports. But why is it confusing? In this article, I'll demonstrate how the P&L works and give examples of some common confusions...

Cash Flow 11–13 min read

Cash Flow Statements – The Direct Method Format

Robin Booth

19 March 2018

Today I'll explain how the direct and indirect statements of cash flows differ, with examples of each. I'll also discuss why Brixx uses the method it...

Cash Flow, Financial Forecasting 64–77 min read

A Beginner’s Guide to Forecasting Business Cash Flow for Startups

Robin Booth

18 December 2017

When you first start up a new business, it can feel like you are surrounded by a whirlwind of things to do. Read our guide to find out how to make the best start to your business with a well-informed...

Cash Flow, How to Start a Business 7 min read

Why burn rates will make you question everything

Robin Booth

13 October 2017

Startups need watch their burn rate. This article is for you if you haven't heard the term "burn rate" associated with anything other than exercise...

Cash Flow 13–16 min read

How Cash Flow Kills Small Businesses

Robin Booth

04 September 2017

Cash flow problems can cause otherwise successful businesses to go bust. This is a truth that bears repeating, which is why this about the third article in which I have repeated it! Small businesses are especially at risk as they may...

Cash Flow 5 min read

Storytelling with charts

Robin Booth

26 June 2017

I was going to start by saying ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ - but you all know that one already. Financial charts are great ways to get across the story of your business, even if that story hasn’t...

Cash Flow 10 min read

Brixx business planning – The Basics [video]

James Beer

30 May 2017

In today's blog post, we take a look at one of the new training videos. This video goes through the basics of Brixx, it's a great starting point and highlights what you can do in a Brixx plan and how...

Cash Flow 15–18 min read

From planning household finances to planning business finances

Robin Booth

05 May 2017

Brixx is a tool for business planning. Some of the entrepreneurs I have spoken to have said “I don’t really think about planning”, or “I’ll just leave that to my accountant”. I think part of this reticence about getting engaged...

Cash Flow 7 min read

How to turn your personal finance experience into business planning expertise

Robin Booth

24 April 2017

As I proposed last week, planning a business does have some striking similarities to personal financial planning. So what are these? Surely business planning is completely...

Cash Flow, Business Plan Writing, Startups 25–30 min read

How to forecast your startup or business’s cash flow

James Beer

20 March 2017

The cash flow statement is one of the more common reports used by accountants. It is a measure of all the incoming and outgoing cash activity of the business and is usually estimated at a monthly level. You may think...

Cash Flow 7 min read

How financial plan templates lose out to financial models

Robin Booth

23 February 2017

Last time we looked at what a financial model is in general terms. So how does this compare to traditional financial planning? In small businesses and startups, planning often takes a back seat to hard work and the pursuit of...

Cash Flow, Business Management 3 min read

Do what you love, and you’ll never work again….

26 July 2016

It’s something that you hear people repeat time and time again. And it’s central to the self-employed revolution. If you do something you love, it doesn’t feel like work. If your work is something you love doing, then the issue...