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The Cash Gap Guide

Profitable, but cash tighter than ever?

Your profit is real. So why isn’t it in the bank? 15 reasons, explained in plain English, with where to look for each one in your own accounts.

Cover of the free guide: Profitable, but cash tighter than ever? 15 reasons your profit isn’t showing up in the bank

Written by Mark Liner, chartered accountant with over 30 years’ experience.

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Why this guide is worth your time

Most owners were never shown how the numbers work in their business. This guide helps close that gap, in plain English.

Put a name to what’s happening

Profit and cash are two different things. Most owners find several of the 15 reasons at once, and seeing them listed makes it clear.

Know exactly where to look

Every reason comes with a short note on which report or balance sheet item to check in your own accounts.

Tick the ones that sound like you

A one-page checklist lets you see at a glance how many apply to your business.

Plain English, no jargon

You don’t need to learn how a balance sheet works. The guide explains each reason in everyday words.

What’s inside

15 reasons, in five groups, plus a real example and a checklist.

AReason 1The bill you didn’t plan for
BReasons 2 to 5Cash that arrives late, or not at all
CReasons 6 and 7Cash tied up, or paid out sooner
DReasons 8 to 14Cash that leaves without touching profit
EReason 15When the profit figure itself is wrong
Mark Liner

“Your accounts say the business made a profit. Your bank balance tells a different story. Both can be right.”

Mark Liner · Chartered Accountant · Outsourced CFO, CFO Consultant

Find out which of the 15 are yours

It’s free, and it’s written for owners of established businesses who are profitable on paper but find the bank balance doesn’t match.

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