5 Moves Ahead

5 Non-Sales Tips to Improve Cash Flow Quick

October 14, 20250 min read
5 Non-Sales Tips to Improve Cash Flow Quick  Move 2: Incentivize Early Payments Offer small discounts (like 2% off) for customers who pay early, or who pay in cash. A little sacrifice upfront beats chasing late payments later. Can also do the same with deposits on futurework. Move 1: Speed Up Your Invoices Send invoices assoon aswork is complete and shorten payment termsfrom30 daysto 15 or even 7.Quicker billing = quicker cash.  Move 3: Slow Inventory Turn dusty stock into cash by bundling it, discounting it, orrunning a flash sale. Even a slim margin beats money sitting on your shelves. Your trash is someone’s treasure. Also, can do thiswith flash service sales(ask themto put down a deposit to gain accessto deal). Move 4: Negotiate with Vendors Stretch payment terms, ask for bulk discounts, or requestseasonal flexibility. Many vendors would ratherworkwith you than lose your business. You’ll never knowif you don’t ask. Move 5: Tighten Up Subscriptions Audit all recurring expenses (software, memberships, services). Cancel or downgrade what you don’t use often, because those small monthly charges add up fast. Audit all of yoursmall recurring expenses on a schedule. Closing Move: Plan ahead the moves that you can use when cash flow becomes tight so that you have available strategieswhen you need them. Cash flowis aboutmomentum.Afewquickmoves can keep your business breathing and give you roomto plan your nextstrategy.

Brenden Moran is a seasoned business coach with over a decade of experience guiding organizations to scale with clarity and confidence. He holds a degree in Organizational Communication, a Master’s in Management and Leadership, a Certificate in Organizational Development, and is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. His approach blends research-driven insights with practical strategies that deliver real results.

Brenden Moran

Brenden Moran is a seasoned business coach with over a decade of experience guiding organizations to scale with clarity and confidence. He holds a degree in Organizational Communication, a Master’s in Management and Leadership, a Certificate in Organizational Development, and is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. His approach blends research-driven insights with practical strategies that deliver real results.

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