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What actions can improve the cash position shown in a cash budget?

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Accelerate receipts (invoice promptly, tighten terms, offer early-pay discounts, factor), delay/reduce outflows (negotiate supplier terms, phase capex, cut discretionary spend), optimize inventory, and arrange appropriate financing. The cash budget quantifies which levers most improve the projected balances.
Real-world example Tightening credit terms and phasing a capex project lift the projected month-end balances above the minimum.

Common follow-ups: How can receipts be accelerated? | How can outflows be reduced?

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