Managing cashflow pressures: Insights for small business

Managing cashflow pressures: Insights for small business

From With Interest by CPA Australia

April 28, 2026 · 25 min

About this episode

This episode discusses critical cashflow management strategies for small businesses amidst current economic pressures.

Cashflow planning is now critical for small business es. I n an environment of volatile fuel prices, interest rate uncertainty and upcoming changes to payday super , this episode will help you understand and manage today's cashflow challenges. Key learnings: why cashflow pressure is increasing across small businesses how to approach simple, practical cashflow forecasting the impact of payday super on cashflow timing and planning pricing decisions and their role in protecting margins managing supplier and customer payment terms effectively when to use financing, overdrafts or alternative funding risks of relying on tax liabilities or high-cost lending building resilience through relationships and early planning the role of accountants, bookkeepers and business owners working together how to identify opportunities even in uncertain conditions Even well-run businesses can face cashflow challenges if these pressures are not actively planned for. Listen in for an expert-led discussion. Host : Richard Webb , S uperannuation L ead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia Guests: Matthew Addison , E xecutive D irector of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, and Gavan Ord , B usiness and I…

People in this episode

Host: Richard Webb

Guests: Matthew Addison, Gavan Ord

Topics covered

  • cashflow management
  • small business
  • financial planning
  • payday super
  • supplier and customer relations
  • financing options
  • business resilience

Keywords

  • cashflow
  • small business
  • financial forecasting
  • payday super
  • interest rates
  • supplier payments
  • business resilience
  • financing options

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CPA Australia, Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

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