Charts help people to visualize information. A cash flow chart clarifies what your company does with its money in a way that may not be apparent when you look at a spreadsheet page full of numbers.

This number is your operational net cash flow for the period. Launch Microsoft Excel and open a new worksheet. Place your cash flow history into the cells of one column in the worksheet.

A cash flow projection is only as accurate as the information it’s based on, so make sure your bookkeeping is kept up-to-date and that all P&L and balance sheet statements are correct.

In business, cash flow is the lifeblood of financial health and success. Small business owners need to clearly understand their cash flow and implement strategies to manage it effectively.