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Each blog post from the Castle team is packed with practical tips, real-world experience, and clear answers to common bookkeeping questions. Whether you're sorting expenses or planning for tax time, you'll find guidance to help you run your business with clarity and confidence.

No fluff, no jargon—just useful content written by people who actually do the work. We’re here to make the numbers make sense.

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1. Services Provided
Castle offers professional bookkeeping services including transaction categorization, reconciliations, financial reporting, GST/HST filing, and other related services as agreed upon with the client.

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Castle
316 1st Ave NE
Phone: 587-872-0602
Email: info@bookwithcastle.com
Phone or Text
587-872-0602

One blog post closer to clean books.

Each blog post from the Castle team is packed with practical tips, real-world experience, and clear answers to common bookkeeping questions. Whether you're sorting expenses or planning for tax time, you'll find guidance to help you run your business with clarity and confidence.

No fluff, no jargon—just useful content written by people who actually do the work. We’re here to make the numbers make sense.
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Bookkeeping for Small Business Owners — Part 14

September 14, 2025

Cash Flow Management: Keeping Your Business Alive and Thriving

You can be profitable on paper and still struggle to keep the lights on. That’s because profit and cash flow aren’t the same thing. Managing cash flow — the money actually moving in and out of your business — is what keeps your operation running smoothly day-to-day.

Why Cash Flow Matters

  • Covers your obligations — Rent, payroll, suppliers, and loan payments don’t wait.
  • Prevents surprises — A cash crunch can derail even a healthy business.
  • Supports growth — Positive cash flow gives you room to invest in new opportunities.

How to Stay on Top of It

  1. Track inflows and outflows regularly — Not just monthly, but weekly if possible.
  2. Watch receivables — Follow up quickly on late invoices. The longer you wait, the harder it is to collect.
  3. Plan expenses around income — Align big purchases or investments with times of strong cash inflows.
  4. Build a buffer — Keep at least one to three months of operating expenses in reserve.

Tools That Help

  • Cash flow statements — Show you whether money is coming from operations, financing, or investing.
  • Forecasting tools — Project when shortfalls may happen so you can act early.

Pro Tip

Don’t confuse profit with cash. A sale booked today doesn’t help you until the payment clears. Real stability comes from watching timing, not just totals.

The Big Picture

Cash flow is the lifeblood of your business. By monitoring it closely and planning ahead, you protect yourself from shortfalls and position your business to grow sustainably.

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