Cash Flow Management For Shopify Store Owners

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The Ecom Growth Newsletter #67

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Cash Flow is one of the biggest problems we face as Shopify store owners. We need to track it, understand it and grow it. So we can scale, promote and buy Inventory for our businesses. As you scale your store, you will quickly realize cash is the lifeblood of your business!

It's vital to your success! That's why...

In today's issue, we will look at 7 ways to Increase your margins, Improve your systems around cash flow management and ensure your business will not hit cash flow issues as you scale!

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Cash Flow

Refers to the movement of money into and out of a business. It is the net amount of cash and cash equivalents that are received and expended by a company over a period of time.

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Growing a successful eCommerce store requires you to pay careful attention to your cash flow and the management of that cash. As a store owner, you must make sure you have enough cash to handle all financial matters, such as paying bills, employees, or suppliers on time, by putting the correct procedures in place.

So that you can be ready to resolve any cash flow problems before they arise, as well as plan for future spending and investments like inventory or marketing initiatives.

By mastering cash flow management, you can better predict cash flow through forecasts, increase profit margins, and scale your store.

Here are 7 things to consider when managing your cash:

#1. Keep track of your expenses and income: Create a budget and regularly track your cash flow to ensure you have enough money to cover expenses and pay bills on time.

Pro Tip: What you track grows! Something powerful happens you enter numbers into a spreadsheet manually. It lets you keep your finger on the pulse and understand your brand's financial situation. Use this free template to get started!

#2. Optimize your pricing strategy: Make sure your prices are competitive, and you are charging enough to cover your costs and make a profit.

Pro Tip: To increase your profit margins instantly. Increase your prices. It's simple and effective.

#3. Manage your inventory: Keep track of your inventory levels and avoid overstocking or running out of products. This will help you avoid unnecessary expenses and lost sales.

Pro Tip: Keep an eye on supplier lead times and plan your inventory accordingly to ensure that you always have the necessary products.

#4. Implement payment terms: Establish clear payment terms with your customers and suppliers to ensure that payments are made on time.

#5. Utilize financing options: Consider taking out a loan or using a line of credit to help manage cash flow during slow periods.

#6. Evaluate and negotiate payment terms with suppliers: Consider negotiating longer payment terms with suppliers to help smooth out cash flow.

Pro Tip: Put it in writing! Once you have agreed on the payment terms, put it in writing and ensure that both parties sign it. This will help to avoid misunderstandings or disputes later on.

#7. Take advantage of Shopify's built-in financial tools: such as Shopify Capital, Shopify Balance, and Shopify Billing to help manage your cash flow and payments.

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Today's Issue was written by: Zachary J. Radford

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