NEWSLETTER: CASH FLOW (JUL 2025)


It’s not easy for small businesses to stay on top of their finances. Each year, the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) surveys thousands of small businesses on literally everything—including their biggest challenges. Of the top ten challenges in the report, three of them related to financial matters: federal income taxes, tax compliance, and cash…
50% of businesses fail by their 5th year. 82% of those failed businesses say it is because of cash flow. ~ Small Business Administration What the heck is cash flow?! Cash flow for a business is critical to keeping your business going, paying your employees on time, and making sure you have your product available…
As a small business owner or financial manager, optimizing your accounts payable (AP) process is crucial for maintaining healthy cash flow and strong vendor relationships. Let’s explore key strategies to enhance your AP management, focusing on fraud prevention, optimized timing, and cost reduction. The Foundation of Effective AP Management Centralized Invoice Processing Implement a centralized…
BMO Harris has joined up with Arena to be fueling growth and expanding possibilities for entrepreneurs. On November 18, 2021, founders Heather Tuason of Arena Pay and Amber Payden of ThinkSMARK held a discussion that explored their motivations behind reasons for starting their businesses, how they are supporting other entrepreneurs, and provides helpful advice to…
What are Accounts Receivable and Why Do They Matter? Accounts Receivable are one of the most important components of your revenue line. Very simply, accounts receivable are money you are expecting to flow into your business as a result of work performed or goods and services dispensed. As a business owner you sell a product…