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Learn about the key metrics and strategies to optimise your cash flow.

Understanding the working capital & the cash conversion cycle.

Better Nature's co-founder and co-CEO Chris Kong shares the key takeaways that enabled the plant-based food startup to sustainably scale during a period of rapid growth.

Jodine Williams, management accountant at Green & Purple, discusses the key to enhancing efficiency while maintaining personal connections.

Few factors are as important to small business success as cash flow. Growth, profit, and the company’s longevity all depend on how you pay and get paid.

This is an exciting post to write. Me, Alex and Andreas started Mimo in January 2023. 15 months later, a lot has happened. To say the least. What’s Mimo, you say? Here it is.

No small business succeeds without a firm grasp - and ideally mastery - over cash. The more you can understand and optimise the money coming in and going out of your business, the better your chances for long-term growth.

Despite being set against the backdrop of the UK having recently entered a technical recession, defined as two-quarters of a decline in GDP, the accompanying OBR forecasts released during the spring Budget predicted that inflation will fall below 2% over the next few months.

Factoring gives companies access to the funds they’re owed today, before customers actually pay. It’s the standard practice for most small businesses that want to accelerate their cash conversion cycles.

Working capital continues to go under-examined by most small businesses. First by knowing how much cash you need to run the business, and then by assessing how efficiently you deploy this cash, you can make smart decisions that spur growth. 

Smart working capital strategy is a hidden super power for small businesses. If you can understand your working capital position and use cash discerningly, you can really grow and sustain as a company.

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. Managing it well is crucial for survival and growth. A staggering 82% of businesses fail due to poor cash flow management, highlighting the stark truth about the critical role it plays in the health and longevity of a company.

As a fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or part time Finance Director (FD), balancing your time effectively is vital. You're not just dealing with a single firm's finances - you have multiple clients relying on your expertise, often in an existential manner. Time management, therefore, becomes crucial.

As any small business owner would know, managing your cash flow is essential to the success and sustainability of your business. Several crucible events recently have led to it being more important than ever for entrepreneurs in the F&B industry to review their financial systems and processes, including how to manage cash flow.

The cash conversion cycle (CCC) is a metric that measures the time it takes for a business to convert its investments in inventory and other resources into cash from sales.

Managing cash flow is crucial for any small business, but it's especially important in the Food & Beverage industry. As we know, margins can be tight, and managing working capital well is essential for success.

So, what exactly is trade credit, and why should you care about it? We have compiled all you need to know.

As any business owner knows, cash flow is essential for success. Here's our guide on bacs payments and how they work.

Is your business looking to streamline the process of making supplier payments? Get a step-by-step guide on how to make payments quickly, securely, and easily here.

All the things you as a business owner have to keep in mind to get paid in an ease.

A complete guide for small busines owners ofsupplier invoice management. We've compiled tips and things to keep in mind as a business owner.

Here's our guide on the latest tools and software you as a wholesale distributor should consider to take your business to the next level.

I’m super excited to share a little more about what we’re building with Mimo! Across our founding team, we’ve spent the last 10+ years in SMB fintech, SaaS and commerce. While fintech has advanced quickly, we are amazed that small business owners still struggle with the basics in financial management.

Invoice management software can be a great way for small businesses to effectively manage all their financial records in an efficient manner.

Are you a small business owner trying to figure out if a line of credit is the right financing option for your company? Not sure where to start or how it might differ from other types of business funding? You’re in luck—our ultimate guide has everything you need to know about lines of credit and how they can help fuel your small business growth over the next few years.