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Article: What does CASH FLOW really mean?(Theme)
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- Wood Digest
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- November 1, 2008
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What does CASH FLOW really mean?
By Dave Grubb
Liquidity can keep your head above water
Simply stated, cash flow is the amount of cash received and paid by a business during a defined period of time. As an owner/manager, it is one of the most important measures you have to operate your business. Your net cash flow statement is far more important to you in the day-to-day operation and health of your company than your profit and loss statement.
Unfavorable cash flow can result in the failure of a profitable business simply due to a lack of liquidity and ability to pay current bills. In today's economic environment maintaining liquidity ...