It’s hard to reach your business goals when you’re reacting to unexpected cash flow shifts rather than preparing for what’s ahead. Accurate cash forecasting is a critical skill for midsize business owners. J.P. Morgan’s guide, “Cash forecasting best practices for midsize businesses,” offers essential insights to help finance executives manage liquidity and position companies for sustainable growth.
What is cash forecasting?
Cash forecasting is more than just predicting your cash inflows and outflows. It’s a foundational practice that helps businesses:
- Optimize liquidity, avoiding cash shortfalls while putting idle cash to work
- Plan for major expenses and investment in growth opportunities
- Make informed strategic decisions while managing uncertainty
- Enhance credibility with key stakeholders
This e-book reveals how cash forecasting can transform your financial operations and position your business for long-term success.
We can help you find the right strategies to optimize cash flow for your business goals.
What you’ll discover in the e-book
- Cash forecasting’s mission-critical role: Cash forecasting is essential for reliable, sustainable growth. Find out how accurate forecasting influences liquidity management, financial planning, risk management and strategic decision-making.
- Cash flow fundamentals: Understand the relationship between cash flow, cash positioning and cash forecasting. Learn how historical cash flow analysis can help you identify patterns and create cash forecasts to anticipate cash needs and manage cash strategically.
- Hazards of inaccurate forecasting: Explore the challenges flawed cash forecasts can create, including cash shortages, overborrowing, poor investment decisions and reputational damage—and the benefits of strengthening your business’s forecasting ability.
- Guide to forecasting methods: From rolling forecasts to scenario analysis, find the ideal approach for your business.
- Expert best practices: Discover tips for developing more accurate and effective cash forecasts, including how cash forecasting software can enhance the process.
Whether you’re a business owner, executive or part of a finance team, you’ll find valuable insights and practical steps to improve your strategic planning and help drive business success.
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Ready to evaluate your current cash position and prepare for growth opportunities? J.P. Morgan’s team of experienced bankers and specialists can develop strategies tailored to your business. Complete the form below to connect with a banker or visit http://www.jpmorgan.com/build to learn more.
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