Numerous regulatory proposals aim to reverse the ebb in small-business lending. But will any of them actually work?
Vincent Ryan, CFO.com | US
March 5, 2010
How can access to capital be improved for small businesses so they can create jobs and accelerate the economic recovery? There is no silver bullet, but President Obama [...]
One of the critical keys to managing your company’s receivables is to measure and control your Day Sales Outstanding, the average number of days your company takes to collect sales revenue. Treat a high DSO number as a red flag — it means you’re taking too long to collect revenue and extending credit to customers [...]
Predicting future cash flow plays a critical role in maintaining the company’s health, and yet many small businesses have no satisfactory forecasting mechanism in place. To some extent, this is understandable — large corporations have more access to elaborate computer-generated data processes, while smaller companies must rely on intricate, well-coordinated interplay between department heads and [...]
Overdue receivables obviously have a major impact on your company’s cash flow. If you don’t have a clear, detailed, firm credit policy in place, expect customer confusion, resentment, and an ever-increasing gap between your receivables and your payables.
Credit Where Credit Is Due
To whom will you extend credit, and how will they qualify? Small businesses should [...]