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Trevor A. Farrington, LUTCF®, RICP®
Regional Vice President
Financial Advisor
Equitable Advisors, LLC
93 Worcester Street, Suite 103
Wellesley, MA 02481
Phone: 617-407-2684
July/August 2026
Importance of Managing Cash Flow
Effective cash management is the first step to making sure you have enough funds to meet your business's financial obligations. Cash planning helps you increase inventory, expand to new locations, and pursue other growth opportunities. It requires the focus and skills of everyone on your management team.
Providing a Snapshot
Your business's cash flow statement is an essential document. It records the cash coming in (inflows) and cash going out (outflows), including cash from operating, financing, and investing activities. The bottom line shows the amount of cash available to the company. It's a helpful starting point for your planning.Maximizing Available Cash
Maximizing cash on hand should be a primary goal in managing cash flow. You can speed up collections by encouraging electronic payments and credit card use, and by offering customers discounts for prompt payments. Delay cash outflows by postponing payments to vendors as long as possible to keep more cash available. Implementing a purchasing plan can also help prevent your business from holding excess inventory without receiving payment, which can tie up cash in unsold goods.Having Adequate Insurance
Business insurance protects you from financial setbacks caused by accidents, natural disasters, product defects, and legal claims. You can purchase individual policies for each risk or opt for a business owner's policy that combines all coverage options. Bundling is generally more cost-effective. Business owners with a home-based business who might not need extensive coverage can add a rider to their homeowner's policy, offering protection for a small amount of business equipment and liability coverage for third-party injuries.Coordination is Key
Maintaining close relationships with your financial, legal, and tax professionals can provide the guidance needed to keep your business running smoothly. Financial and tax planning are essential activities for small business owners. Having professional guidance can offer an unbiased perspective to your efforts and help you better manage your business's cash flow.GE-8892031.1(4/26)(Exp.4/30)
Duly registered and licensed financial professionals offer securities through Equitable Advisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-314-4600), member FINRA,SIPC (Equitable Financial Advisors in MI & TN), offer investment advisory products and services through Equitable Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor, and offer annuity and insurance products through Equitable Network, LLC (Equitable Network Insurance Agency of Utah, LLC in Ut; Equitable Network of Puerto Rico, Inc.). Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V. Equitable Advisors and its associates and affiliates do not provide tax, accounting, or legal adviceor services. Representatives may transact business, which includes offering products and services and/or responding to inquiries, only in state(s) in which they are properly registered and/or licensed. Your connection to this website does not necessarily indicate that the sender is able to transact business in your state. The information in this website is not investment or securities advice and does not constitute an offer. For more information about Equitable Advisors, LLC you may visit https://equitable.com/crs to review the firm's Relationship Summary for Retail Investors and General Conflicts of Interest Disclosure.
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