This episode provides a crucial guide for eCommerce operators to navigate cash flow challenges. Learn why cash flow is distinct from profit, identify common pitfalls like inventory costs and marketing expenses, and discover proactive strategies to manage and optimize your capital. Gain insights into securing funding for growth and preparing your business for economic uncertainties, ensuring long-term stability and success.
Key takeaways
Understand the difference between cash flow and profit to accurately assess your business's financial health.
Implement proactive strategies to manage inventory, marketing spend, and payment terms to prevent common cash flow problems.
Explore various funding options available to eCommerce businesses to secure capital for growth and expansion.
Develop a robust financial plan and budgeting strategy to prepare for potential economic downturns and ensure business resilience.
Optimize your cash conversion cycle by streamlining operations and accelerating cash inflows to free up capital for reinvestment.
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In this week's podcast, Trevor talk to Matt Putra from Eightx about how to manage cashflows for eCommerce business. Questions we discuss:
· What is cash flow?
· What problems can people have?
· How to avoid problems these problems
· Tips for optimising cashflow
· How can eCommerce businesses get funds to grow?
· 2023 is going to be a shitshow – what advice do you have for businesses?
· What do you do when you are not thinking about cash flow?
