Scaling Up Business Podcast

Why is it essential for management to strike a balance between profitability and cash flow for sustained business growth?In this episode, dive into the world of managing a positive cash flow and scaling up businesses with our insightful guest, Peter Kingma. We also explore the impact of different accounting practices on profit and cash flow, the significance of meaningful KPIs, and the importance of understanding cash flow in decision-making.Peter Kingma works with multinational clients and leads EY Working Capital services in the Americas. Corporate leaders entrust him to help liberate cash through operational improvements, which help in reducing costs and improving service quality. Peter is also the author of Cash Is King. Key topics that Bill and Peter explore in this episode: - Different accounting practices and their impact on profit and cash flow- The significance of measuring the right KPIs and avoiding information overload- The impact of disputes in billing and payment on cash flow and poten