Financial Management Series - Cash Flow Management

The Financial Management Certificate Series is a series of classes for small business owners looking to learn more about financial statements, financial projections, financial terminology, and cash flow management strategies.

The certificate program has three sessions. You do not need to attend all three sessions; you can take only the sessions you are interested in attending. If you complete all three sessions, you will receive a certificate of completion.

March 7, 2024 Financial Statements and Terminology Noon - 1:30 pm

March 21, 2024 Financial Forecasting and Planning Noon - 1:30 pm

April 4, 2024 Cash Flow Management Noon - 1:30 pm

Session 1: Financial Statements and Terminology Financial Statements form the foundation for business compliance and analysis. This class introduces participants to financial statements such as the profit and loss statement, statement of cash flows, and balance sheet. Participants will learn financial terminology and will gain an understanding of how to perform fundamental analysis of the various financial statements.

Session 2: Financial Forecasts and Planning Financial forecasts provide the basis for strategic business planning. Participants will learn how to prepare financial forecasts and how to use them for business analysis. Participants will learn how to use budgets and financial projections to guide strategic decision-making and to make tactical adjustments to business operations.

Session 3: Cash Flow Management Cash flow management can make or break a business. Cash flow management involves monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing cash receipts and expenses. Participants in this class will learn about cash flow cycles, will gain an understanding of cash flow projections, and will discover various ratios used in cash flow analysis.

No-cost, individualized, confidential consulting support is available to all class participants. Attendees will be given the option to meet with a business counselor to gain further insight into their own business financial management and develop financial projections for future growth. These classes are useful for businesses just getting started as well as businesses looking to expand, pivot, or grow.

Discounts are available. Call the SBDC to learn more at 608.785.8782. Payment is required with registration.

A confirmation email with program and parking information will be sent prior to the seminar with a reminder email sent the day before the event. If you don’t receive log in information, please check your junk/spam/promotions folder or contact the SBDC for assistance: sbdc@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8782. Should circumstances arise that change program dates or its activities, the program provider, UW-La Crosse SBDC, will contact the program participants.

By registering for this event, the participant grants the program provider, the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center, the Universities of Wisconsin, and the participating organizations (identified below if any), the right to use, publish, and copyright the images and comments (including print and digital written narratives, materials, audio, video, and still images) in connection with this program for use in connection with program participation (current and future), websites and for promotional and educational purposes. The participant also consents to the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center providing the participant’s contact and attendance information to the program instructors and supporters (such as students), and the participating organizations.

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel or transfer your registration up to seven business days before the start date for a refund less a 5% cancelation fee to cover administrative/processing costs. If you do not show or cancel the day of the event, you are responsible for the full fee. You may substitute another person for your registration at any time. Cancellations, requests, and other notice of changes for this program should be provided in writing by sending an email to sbdc@uwlax.edu.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact SBDC for assistance: sbdc@uwlax.edu, 608.785.8782.

The SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA"). All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed, if any, are those of the presenter, are not intended to be professional advice to program participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA, SBDC or Universities of Wisconsin.