Recap of the 4 Myths, 18 Tips, 5Cs, and 4 Metrics of Cash Flow

Cash flow is critical for the sustainable growth of a construction contractor.

D. Brown Management

November 14, 2018 2 minute read

Cash Flow: Recap. 4 Cash Flow Myths, 18 Details for Improving Cash Flow, 5C's of Credit Underwriting, and 4 Cash Flow Metrics.

Cash flow is also a key scoreboard metric that all construction contractors should pay attention to.

Here is a recap of the major points:

4 Myths About Cash Flow

18 Tips to Improve Cash Flow

The 5 C’s of Credit Underwriting for Banks & Sureties:

4 Key Cash Flow Metrics & Trends:

Recap of the 4 Myths, 18 Tips, 5Cs, and 4 Metrics of Cash Flow

Great cash flow is a key driver of valuation and successful successions. Running out of cash is is the #1 reason contractors fail. Improving cash flow improves your Return on Equity. Protect yourself and never let cash flow be the limitation to your profitable growth....

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End of Easy

Don’t give up just when the going gets tough, that should be your starting point. Know that most others have given up at this same point, so success and competitive advantage is probably just around the corner from when things begin to get tough.