Cash Flow Management

Cash flow kills more businesses than lack of profit. Manage it deliberately.

Cash Flow Timeline

Platform Holds

• Etsy: Available for deposit 1-3 days after delivery
• Amazon: 14-day disbursement cycles
• Shopify: 2-7 days via Stripe/PayPal
• TikTok: 1-14 days depending on region

Typical Cash Cycle

Day 0: Customer places order

Day 1-3: Order processed and shipped

Day 3-7: Delivery confirmed

Day 7-21: Funds available for withdrawal

Day 21-30: Funds reach your bank account

Total cycle: 3-6 weeks from order to cash in hand

Cash Flow Planning

Weekly Cash Forecast

| Inflow | Expected | Actual |

| Platform A | $___ | $___ |

| Platform B | $___ | $___ |