Why Your Best Month Still Felt Tight

Julianna explains why a strong revenue month can still feel financially tight and why higher revenue does not always mean more cash in the bank. She outlines the difference between revenue, cash and profit, and shares a common example where invoices are unpaid while large or irregular costs fall due, including BAS, software renewals, contractors and insurance, alongside money not being set aside for tax. She gives five main reasons for the squeeze: cash not received yet, irregular expenses, no tax set aside, expenses quietly increasing and relying on the bank balance as the main guide. She then shares five steps on how to fix it.00:00 Why Good Months Feel Tight01:11 Revenue vs Cash Myth01:57 Timing and Cash Gap Example03:06 Client Story Breakdown05:36 Five Reasons You Feel Squeezed05:58 Reason 1 Unpaid Invoices06:39 Reason 2 Irregular Expenses07:25 Reason 3 Tax Not Saved08:11 Reason 4 Expenses Creep09:02 Reason 5 Bank Balance Trap09:59 Five Steps to Fix It13:04 Monthly Review Questions14:26 Key Takeaways and Wrap UpIf you are listening to this podcast, chances are you are already on your way to exploring your numbers with a desire to understand and master your business finances, realising the transformative power that numbers hold for your business success.We have a new FREE resource - YOUR MONTHLY 60-MINUTE BUSINESS SUCCESS PLAN - that you can download from here. Learn exactly what to do on the 1st of every month so your business moves forward, not sideways.Complete our FREE ‘Business Health Check’ form to give you insights into where you’re strong or weak in your business, where there are opportunities to improve, how your business is performing in terms of profitability, cash and time.Where to find us:Available on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and Amazon.Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to stay in the loop with every insightful episode.If you’d like to find out more about Julianna and her business, visit www.horizonaccounts.com.au or follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram @horizonaccounts or book a free 30 minute Business Diagnostic Review Call.Stay tuned for the next episode of Prosperity on the Horizon, the podcast that transforms businesses through the power of numbers and the story behind them.