Cash Flow is King

When I first started advising small businesses, I noticed a pattern. The companies that thrived weren’t necessarily the ones with […]

Important? A Small Business Owner’s Guide Running a small business sometimes feels like keeping multiple plates spinning at once. Among

When I meet small business owners, I often ask them what keeps them up at night. Their answers vary, but

I’ve been thinking a lot about cash flow lately. Not just because it’s a fundamental concept in business, but because

Money flowing in and out of your business tells a story—a story that can mean the difference between growth and

One of the most surprising things I’ve learned from working with startups and small businesses over the years is how

Back in the early 2000s, I was advising a startup that had just raised a substantial Series A round. The

Back in the early days of Y Combinator, we used to ask founders a simple question: “How much cash do

A few years ago, I met a small business owner who was puzzled by cash flow statements. “I make a

There’s an old saying in business that “cash is king.” It’s a cliché because it’s true. And yet, surprisingly few