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During times of crisis, businesses need to consider the health of their finances now more than ever. Small businesses especially need to ensure they have tight control over their cash flow. In order to understand where your business stands, especially during times of crisis, you should have a cash flow forecast that details where you are profitable, where you need to save in order to prepare for uncertain circumstances.
Cash flow forecasting is something that needs to be done on a regular basis, especially during these times. These forecasts help your company better prepare for various potential outcomes that may occur.
So what should business owners do to help forecast for the future?
Business owners and their financial teams must remember that liquidity remains at the center of their business. Maintaining liquidity during times of crisis is essential to staying afloat during this uncertain time. This uncertainty has caused confusion for a lot of those working to project the next few months for their business.
The potential changes in demand are among financial leaders greatest concern for their forecasts. There is little data or historical events that we can turn to that would help us better understand what is going to happen next. The potential changes in demand are so drastic that one change can completely alter how your business moves forward.
Because there is little known about what reopening will look like for companies across different industries, the need for forecasting is vital to surviving this economic crisis. Your financial leaders must create multiple scenarios to adjust for all potential scenarios, and have a few plans in place in case things don’t go as originally planned.
Having a finance team that you can trust to create accurate, precise forecasts has never been more important. At TGG, we understand how critical it is, especially during turbulent times. Our teams have over 20 years of experience, to ensure your business receives the most accurate reporting and forecasts. Schedule your 15-minute assessment now to see how we can help your business through these tough times.
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