--- title: 14 ways to control cash flow and maintain liquidity [cheat sheet] description: James shares 14 tips for controlling cash flow and maintaining liquidity, in the wake of COVID-19 developments. image: https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hubfs/3.%20Infographics%20and%20cheat%20sheets/14%20tips%20to%20control%20cash%20flow%202019.png --- 19 May 2020 # 14 ways to control cash flow and maintain liquidity [cheat sheet] WRITTEN BYJames Price | JPAbusiness [This blog has been republished in the wake of COVID-19 developments, as having the liquidity necessary to continue operating effectively is critical in these times.] As business valuers and brokers, and in advising clients on business performance and financing, there is a critical thing we look for: **liquidity**. Liquidity is effectively **how much cash a business generates and how stable and frequent that generation is**. That ability to generate cash is a **critical component of business value**. As we often say, owners need to think about the value they get **today** in running their business, versus the value they get **in the future** when they sell. The more cash surplus in the business, the more value they’re deriving into their pocket today. But cash surplus – as working capital – also gives a business more options to grow, invest and change, and build value over time. ### How to maintain control of your cash flow This cheat sheet contains 14 of our top tips for managing your cash flow, to help you maximise the value of your business. 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