30 Ways to Improve Cash Flow

Cash shortfalls don’t happen by accident. They’re usually the result of hidden waste, fuzzy processes, or decisions made in the name of growth that drain more than they deliver.

The good news? Most businesses can release cash by tightening what they already do—without slashing headcount or borrowing heavily. This guide gives you 30 practical, immediately usable ways to put cash back in your pocket.

·  Create a Real Budget—and Stick to It

·  Assign Every Line Item to Someone

·  Try Zero-Based Budgeting

·  Set a 5% Reduction Goal Across Expenses

·  Get Clear on Authority Levels

·  Track Variances Like a Hawk

·  Apply LEAN Thinking

·  Know the 8 Wastes (DOWNTIME)

·  Run Weekly ‘Waste Walks’

·  Implement 5S (Clean Workplace = Clear Thinking)

·  Measure Your DIFOT (Delivery In Full, On Time)

·  Identify and Fix Bottlenecks

·  Negotiate Hard on COGS

·  Use Supplier Scorecards (SIFOT)

·  Ask for 3 Quotes (Always)

·  Use Bundling or Unbundling Tactics

·  Ask for Early Payment Discounts

·  Use Credit Card Float (Wisely)

·  Set a Firm Discount Policy

·  Coach Your Sales Team to Sell Value

·  Use Pre-Call Planning

·  Track the Average Value per Sale

·  Implement a Minimum Order Value

·  Understand Your True Cost to Serve

·  Review Subscriptions and Autopayments

·  Rework Your Invoicing Cycle

·  Chase Debts Like You Mean It

·  Review Stock Holdings Monthly

·  Sell Obsolete or Surplus Stock

·  Apply the “Cash First” Lens on Big Decisions

Final Word

You don’t need to be an accountant to manage cash. You just need to pay attention, act early, and stay disciplined. Cash isn’t king—it’s oxygen. Don’t run out.
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Poor culture doesn’t always show up in obvious ways. Sometimes it’s the quiet quitting. Other times it’s the passive resistance, the gossip, or the ‘just get through the day’ mindset. Whatever the signs, a struggling culture acts like rust on a business—it eats away from the inside.

This guide gives you 30 practical, clear-eyed ways to improve culture in your business—without needing beanbags, pizza Fridays, or motivational posters. You’ll find quick wins, structure for the long haul, and a few hard truths too.

·  Model the Culture You Want

·  Clarify Expectations, Often

·  Don’t Let Poor Behaviour Slide

·  Use “We” More Than “You”

·  Keep Commitments, Publicly

·  Own Mistakes Out Loud

·  Daily or Weekly Huddles

·  Walk the Floor (Physically or Virtually)

·  Ask “What’s One Thing I Can Do Better as Your Leader?”

·  Celebrate Progress, Not Just Outcomes

·  Know Your Team Members as People

·  Avoid Email Ping-Pong

·  Clear Role Descriptions

·  Simple Team Charters

·  Visual Work Boards

·  Quarterly Team Check-Ins

·  Define “Done” Together

·  Clarity on Decision Rights

·  Micro-Learning Moments

·  Create Peer Learning Pairs

·  Promote From Within Where You Can

·  Have Career Conversations, Not Just Task Lists

·  Encourage Side Projects

·  Give Stretch Without Stress

·  Watch for Culture Debt

·  Rituals Matter

·  Don’t Let Culture Be HR’s Job Alone

·  Exit Interviews with Teeth

·  Audit Culture Annually

·  Hire for Attitude, Train for Skill

Final Thought

Culture isn’t what you say it is. It’s what you tolerate, reward, and repeat. Choose wisely.

Leadership isn’t about job titles. It’s about impact. And whether you run a small crew or lead a growing organisation, your people are watching. They notice when you show up sharp—or scattered. When you take responsibility—or shift the blame. When you follow through—or fade out.

This guide gives you 30 clear, actionable ideas to sharpen your leadership. No buzzwords. No fluff. Just real behaviours that build trust, momentum, and results.

·  Own Your Calendar

·  Run a Weekly Review

·  Have a Personal Vision

·  Track Your Energy, Not Just Time

·  Limit Decision Fatigue

·  Show Up Grounded, Not Grumpy

·  Define What “Good” Looks Like

·  Share the “Why” Behind Your Decisions

·  Repeat Yourself on Purpose

·  Use Simple, Visual Plans

·  Don’t Delegate Confusion

·  Close the Loop

·  Keep Your Word

·  Admit When You’re Wrong

·  Avoid Favourites

·  Use “I Saw That” Recognition

·  Be Present in 1:1s

·  Never Weaponise Feedback

·  Coach More, Direct Less

·  Create Learning Plans for Everyone

·  Use “What If” Scenarios

·  Let Others Lead Meetings

·  Match Tasks to Strengths

·  Celebrate Skills, Not Just Stats

·  Map Your Decision Rights

·  Run a Monthly “Pulse” with Your Team

·  Review and Simplify Processes

·  Focus on Multiplier Moments

·  Align Culture with Accountability

·  Lead Like You’ll Be Copied

Final Thought

Leadership is a craft. It’s built daily. Practised in moments. Judged by how others feel after they’ve worked with you.

Sharpen your tools. The business will follow.