5 Steps to Improve Cash Flow

Small adjustments made today can add up to big savings tomorrow for your construction business.

As the threat of a double-dip recession looms, businesses must prepare for uncertain market conditions. Many business owners often focus on day-to-day operations instead of spending time effectively monitoring cash flow. But cash flow is one of the most vital measures of business performance.

Access to credit remains difficult to attain – demonstrating that if your business has adequate cash flow it can help you secure a line of credit. Maintaining cash on hand will also allow your business to continue operating if your credit request is unsuccessful. The old adage, “cash is king,” rings even more true these days.

As your organize and compile your records for tax filing, determine how you can improve your bottom line and maximize cash flow. Evaluate how to improve operating efficiences, reduce expenses and maintain as much cash as possible. Focus your resources on things that will provide tangible benefits to your bottom line. Making the necessary adjustments will not be easy, but the result will be worth it.

Click on the PDF below to read the 5 steps to improve your cash flow.


Scott Berger, CPA, is a Entrepreneurial Services Principal at Kaufman Rossin, one of the Top 100 CPA and advisory firms in the U.S.