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Ever feel like money is slipping through your fingers? Your business is making sales, but somehow, there’s never enough cash left over. That’s because money leaks aren’t always obvious—they show up in small, unnoticed ways that drain your finances over time. Here’s how to spot cash flow problems before they drain your business dry: 📌 Your costs are rising faster than your revenue. You’re making more sales, but your expenses keep creeping up too. If your revenue has grown 30% but your costs have jumped 40%, you’re moving in the wrong direction. 📌 Your pricing isn’t covering your actual expenses. Many business owners underprice their services, assuming sales volume will make up for it. But if your prices don’t account for all business expenses (marketing, software, operations), you’re undercutting yourself. 📌 Your business relies on unpredictable cash injections. If you’re constantly depending on a big sale, loan, or tax refund to “catch up” on bills, your cash flow isn’t stable. A business that needs a rescue every few months isn’t truly profitable. 📌 You’re paying yourself last. If your business is making money but you’re still not paying yourself consistently, your cash flow strategy needs work. A sustainable business pays its owner—without financial stress. These are all early warning signs of deeper cash flow issues. The sooner you catch them, the faster you can fix them. Want a free cash flow audit tool to check if your business is leaking money? Check the comment section to get free access. #askmikeg #cashflow #smallbusiness #successful

Get my guide for increasing and managing your cash. This guide will show you exactly how to: Save for taxes, when there never seems to be any extra cash to set aside. Never let the stress of juggling bills eat away at your relationships. Stop dreading every time the phone rings, that it's a vendor needing payment. Most business owners focus on profit, but profit doesn’t pay the bills—cash flow does. Look for the link in the comments to get the guide for FREE. #cashflow #finance #cashflowmanagement #businessowners #entrepreneurs #businessgrowth #innovation  #smallbusinessadvice #businessdevelopment #businessadvice #smallbusinessadvice #smallbusinesstips #businesstips #askmikeg

"Leadership isn’t just about vision, decision-making, or motivating a team. It’s about knowing your numbers. Many business owners delegate financials entirely, assuming that if revenue is growing, everything else will fall into place. That’s a mistake. ❌ If you don’t know your monthly cash flow, you’re operating blind. ❌ If you don’t know your break-even number, you’re making decisions without key information. ❌ If you don’t track when and how money moves in and out, your business could be profitable on paper but struggling in reality. Great leaders don’t just make decisions—they make informed decisions. If you want to lead your business to long-term financial success, it starts with understanding the cash that comes in and out of your business. Want a simple system to keep your numbers in check? Type the keyword ‘COURSE’ to be the first to know when the course is available.

Business growth looks sexy from the outside. New hires. Bigger marketing budget. New offers. Scaling up. But here’s what most people don’t talk about: Growth costs money before it makes money. So before you scale, ask: 🧾 Can your current cash flow support the expansion? 🔒 Do you have financial padding for when things take longer than expected? 💡 Are you building on stable ground—or gambling on momentum? Scaling a business without managing cash is like putting a second story on a shaky foundation. Eventually, something cracks. Want to scale with confidence and stay profitable while doing it? Look in the comment section to get your FREE guide to prepare your cash flow before you grow.

Some expenses are easy to justify… until you ask, “Is this helping me grow or just helping me feel busy?” One of the best financial decisions you can make isn’t what to invest in—it’s what to let go of. When you cut something that adds noise instead of value, you gain more than money—you gain clarity. What’s one expense you’ve cut and never looked back on? Share it in the comments—I’m curious 👇 #askmikeg #cashflow #finance #cashflowmanagement #businessowners #entrepreneurs #businessgrowth #innovation #smallbusinessadvice #businessdevelopment #businessadvice #smallbusinessadvice #smallbusinesstips #businesstips

Revenue shows up on your dashboard. Profit shows up on your spreadsheet. But cash flow? That’s what shows up when rent’s due, payroll hits, and your card declines. You might be making money. You might even be “profitable.” But if you can’t spend it today, it’s not helping your business run. It’s like owning a house that’s worth millions, but not having enough for groceries. This disconnect is what keeps entrepreneurs up at night—and what gets overlooked in growth conversations. Understanding the difference between revenue, profit, and cash flow is how you stop operating on hope… and start making decisions with confidence. Want a simple way to track your money each week—without spreadsheets or accounting jargon? Look for the link below to get the Cash Flow Guide that makes it easy. #askmikeg #cashflow #smallbusiness

Revenue is not the reason some businesses succeed and others collapse. It’s what they do after the money hits the account. Two businesses earn $500K. One pays themselves consistently, covers every bill, and keeps growing. The other is always stressed, cutting corners, and one late invoice away from a crisis. The difference? One runs on a cash flow system. The other runs on reactive decisions and hope. It’s like flying a plane. One pilot uses instruments. The other is flying by feel—and wondering why they keep nosediving in fog. Want to stop guessing and start managing your money with clarity? Look for the link in the comments to get a FREE simple tool to check if your business is set up to stay profitable.

Cash flow issues don’t always start with a big financial mistake. Most of the time, it’s a series of small, unnoticed decisions. You don’t wake up one day with a cash flow crisis—it builds over months or even years. The biggest warning signs to watch for:  ✔ Your business is making money, but there’s never enough to reinvest or pay yourself properly.  ✔ You’re relying on future sales to cover today’s expenses.  ✔ You have clients who owe you money, but you can’t afford to wait for them to pay, so you borrow or put something on a credit card.  ✔ You have no cash reserves. Cash flow mistakes don’t fix themselves. If you want to get ahead of the problem, you need a real strategy. Want a simple framework to keep cash flowing in your business? Look for the link in the comments to get the guide for FREE. #cashflow #finance #cashflowmanagement #businessowners #entrepreneurs #businessgrowth #innovation  #smallbusinessadvice #businessdevelopment #businessadvice #smallbusinessadvice #smallbusinesstips #businesstips #askmikeg

Some businesses bleed out slowly—and don’t even feel it happening. Not because of a risky investment. Not because of a bad month in sales. But because of expenses like the $17 tool no one’s using. The extra software seat for someone who left 6 months ago. The upgrade that sounded like a good idea at the time. 💸 One or two of these won’t sink you. But dozens over time? That’s how profitable businesses end up with empty accounts. The fix isn’t complicated: → Set 30 minutes each week to scan your outgoing cash. → Ask, “Is this essential, useful, or wasteful?” → Cancel what’s no longer pulling its weight. If your business feels like it’s leaking money, it probably is. Check the link in the comments to get the checklist to start plugging the holes—fast. #askmikeg #cashflow #smallbusiness #moreprofit

When I first started, I thought revenue was the only thing that mattered. Make more money, and everything else will sort itself out — right? Turns out, that’s one of the most common mistakes business owners make. The reality? ✅ Profit on paper doesn’t pay the bills. ✅ Revenue is useless if you don’t know when the cash is actually arriving. ✅ A growing business with poor cash flow is just speeding toward a crash. If I could go back, I would have started tracking and managing cash flow from day one — not just watching revenue. What about you? What’s one money lesson you wish you had learned sooner? Drop it in the comments — I’d love to hear it. #askmikeg #cashflow #smallbusiness

Do you feel like you are heading up? but.... If sales are up but cash still feels tight—you're not alone. A lot of business owners are stuck in the cycle of selling more, spending more, and still feeling behind. On paper, things look good. But in the bank? Not so much. Here’s what might be happening:    ++ You're focused on revenue, but not tracking when the cash actually arrives    ++ Expenses are creeping up without regular expense reviews   ++ Payments are delayed, and there's no system to manage the gaps This isn’t a sales problem—it’s a cash problem. When you have a system to track and manage your money weekly, you make better decisions, stress less, and create more breathing room in your business. Want to break out of this cycle? Drop ‘GUIDE’ below, and I’ll send you a free resource to help you get started. #askmikeg #cashisking #smallbusiness