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Reviewed by Samantha SilbersteinFact checked by Ryan EichlerReviewed by Samantha SilbersteinFact checked by Ryan Eichler Free cash flow (FCF) is the money that remains after a company pays for ...

Just about everyone has heard the phrase "cash is king" in investing. That's true for business finances, too. Cash flow is how businesses pay their employees, buy materials and cover basic expenses.

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It doesn't matter how great your product is or how much profit you show on paper. If you don't have cash in the bank when you need it, your business is at risk. Too many small business owners focus on ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Strong cash flow is the heartbeat of a healthy business ...

Turnover is vanity, profit is sanity, and cash flow is reality. Cash is the lifeblood of a healthy business. Check how you’re doing with our cash flow calculator. Even the most profitable companies ...

When a business experiences a diminishing or unstable cash flow, it becomes vulnerable to a range of detrimental effects that can jeopardize its survival. In order to identify and resolve a cash flow ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Cash is queen in a business and managing your cash flow ...