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Why Just Looking at Cash In & Cash Out Is Not Cash Flow Forecasting cash flow cash flow forecasting Jun 12, 2025

“We’re fine — I check the bank balance every week.”

It’s one of the most common phrases I hear from business owners when we start talking about cash flow. For many founders, looking at the recent inflows (sales, invoices paid) and outflows (bills, payroll, rent) feels like enough.

And it is a good...

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Confident Decision-Making: How Cash Flow Clarity Transforms Growth Conversations cash flow Jun 09, 2025

Growing a business isn’t just about saying yes to opportunities — it’s knowing when to say yes.

For founders and leaders in growing businesses, decision-making pressure comes fast:

  • Can we afford that new hire?

  • Should we sign that office lease?

  • Is this the right time to invest in mark...

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Why Everyone Hates Cash Flow Forecasting (And What To Do About It) cash flow Jun 05, 2025

Let’s face it—cash flow forecasting has a bad reputation.

It’s the broccoli of business finance. Everyone knows it’s good for them, but few actually want to do it. If you're a founder or team leader in a 5–50 person business, chances are cash flow sits somewhere between “I should really sort that o...

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Why we started with Cash Flow. cash flow May 30, 2025

By the time a founder realises cash flow is a problem, it's already urgent.

At Chiefly, we exist to help small businesses build the clarity, confidence, and systems they need to scale with impact. But before you can run an aligned team, implement strong strategy, or make high-leverage decisions — y...

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The Why Behind Chiefly chiefly news May 29, 2025

 Helping small businesses scale with clarity, momentum, and confidence.

Every ambitious business hits the same point.
You're growing, hiring, delivering — but somehow, things feel harder, not easier.

You’re across too many decisions.
Your team is busy but not always aligned.
You’re making progress...

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