-
SET THE CONTEXT
-
MARKET ANALYSIS AND BUSINESS POSITIONING
-
DEVELOP YOUR SALES FORECAST
-
DEVELOP YOUR OPERATIONAL AND COST PLAN
-
DEVELOP YOUR CASH FLOW PROJECTIONS
-
DETERMINE YOUR FINANCING STRATEGY
-
INTERPRETING THE INCOME STATEMENT
-
INTERPRETING THE BALANCE SHEET
-
INTERPRETING THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
-
CONCLUSION
Why Should You Monitor the Cash Flow Statement?
- The cash flow statement supplements the others by
- Reviewing your ability to generate cash to meet short-term obligations
- Measuring the efficiency of different business activities in terms of cash flow
- Ensuring you have sufficient cash to operate your business
- Attracting lenders and potential investors