13-Week Cash Flow Forecast Pitfalls (and How to Avoid Them)
Avoid common 13-week cash flow forecast pitfalls. See the six mistakes – from double-counting to optimism bias – and how to fix them. Cash flow forecasts are meant to create clarity – but too often they do the opposite. Errors, blind spots, and over-optimistic assumptions can quickly undermine trust in the process. This article explores the six most common pitfalls in short-term cash flow forecasting and offers practical ways to avoid them. A must-read for finance leaders aiming to turn forecasts into reliable tools for liquidity management and decision-making.
Common Mistakes in Benchmarking Working Capital – and What to Do Instead
Benchmarking working capital can easily backfire. Industry averages flatten reality, and common mistakes in benchmarking working capital – like stretching payables too far or cutting buffers blindly – leave companies fragile. The smarter alternative is to define your own setpoint, based on data and strategy.