US DECISION HUB

Cash flow & finance

See how long cash lasts, how quickly invoices become cash and what fixed-rate borrowing costs over its full term. This edition uses US dollars and US terminology where relevant.

A connected workflow

Plan runway, collections and borrowing with connected cash-flow calculators. Work through the calculators in the order that matches the decision rather than collecting isolated metrics.

  1. Map bank timing: Forecast receipts when customers are expected to pay and outflows when cash should leave the account.
  2. Measure the operating cycle: Connect inventory, receivables and supplier terms to the number of days cash remains committed.
  3. Protect a buffer: Set a minimum balance before treating the remaining cash as available runway.
  4. Compare funding last: Evaluate repayment, fees and downside affordability only after collections and spending actions are visible.

Checks before acting

  • Do not substitute accounting profit for cash movement.
  • Place tax, payroll and one-off payments on their actual dates.
  • Run a delayed-receipts case before committing discretionary spend.

US federal, state and local rules can differ. Use these tools for planning, then confirm material obligations with the relevant authority or a qualified professional.