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Cash flow
Definition
Cash flow is the movement of money into and out of a business over time, regardless of when revenue or expenses are recorded on paper.
——In depth
Cash flow tracks actual money entering and leaving your accounts. A business can be profitable on paper yet run out of cash if customers pay slowly or large expenses land before income arrives.
Positive cash flow means more is coming in than going out over the period, giving you room to operate and invest. Managing timing — invoicing promptly, controlling expenses — is often more urgent for a small business than chasing higher revenue.
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