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A finance leader once said something that changed how I look at businesses. “We were profitable on paper, but cash was always tight.” That’s when the cash conversion cycle started making sense to me. A company may sell today, wait weeks or months

💡 Finance Tip of the Day: > “Profit is not cash. Don’t confuse the two.” Many businesses look profitable on paper but struggle with cash flow. ✅ Track cash flow weekly, not just monthly. ✅ Watch for slow-paying customers. ✅ Profit won’t pay your

Stop focusing on profits Start focusing on cash flow

When I analyse businesses, free cash flow is the metric I trust the most. Profits can look strong on paper, but cash flow shows whether a company can actually fund growth, service debt, and survive tough cycles. What free cash flow quietly tells us:

For a long time, I assumed that profitability meant safety. If a business was making money, I believed it was stable. Over time, I realised profit alone can be misleading. Many businesses fail not because they aren’t profitable, but because deeper i

Profit vs. Cash Flow 💸: The Silent Startup Killer! 💀 Heads up, founders! You can be 'profitable' on paper but still go bankrupt. Why? Profit: Revenue - Expenses (often accrual-based). Cash Flow: Actual cash IN ➡️ - Actual cash OUT ⬅️. Problem:

Two companies can report the same profit. Yet one constantly struggles with cash, while the other quietly builds a buffer. This used to confuse me until I started paying attention to how cash actually moves. Some businesses collect money quickly an

Mastering Cash Flow: Simple Strategies for Indian Startups Cash flow can either make or break your startup, and managing it well is critical. Here are some practical tips to help your startup thrive financially: 1.Separate Business and Personal Fina

Today’s insight: Use other people’s money! 🚀 The rich get richer by leveraging— Banks lend for assets like properties. Landlords buy homes, Airbnbs cash flow. It’s not their money—it’s the bank’s! They profit while others pay the loan. How will you

Most people think entrepreneurship is just about “being your own boss” and working on your own terms. But behind the scenes, founders are juggling product-market fit, cash flow, hiring, testing, pitching, and pivoting often all in the same week. Wh