Cashflow stress doesn’t come out of nowhere – it builds quietly over weeks when forecasts are fuzzy and reporting is late.

It’s a familiar scene.

Spreadsheet open. Team confused. Someone mutters, “It should’ve been fine this month…”

But it’s not fine.

Cashflow stress doesn’t come out of nowhere – it builds quietly over weeks when forecasts are fuzzy, reporting is late, and no one spots the warning signs early.

Here’s what works:

1. Use a rolling 13-week forecast.

Monthly recaps look backward. Rolling forecasts look forward – giving you visibility before a cash pinch hits.

2. Track cash that’s landed vs cash that’s promised.

Invoices don’t equal income. Track what’s billed, what’s paid, and what’s late separately.

3. Set smart approval rules.

Cash protection doesn’t have to mean bottlenecks. Clear limits by spend type or site keep control tight – without slowing everything down.

Good cashflow management isn’t flashy – but it keeps you calm when pressure builds.

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