Cash Flow Secrets Every Business Owner Must Know w. Ryan Gollan | Fine Answers Podcast | Episode 160

In this episode of the Fine Answers Podcast, Jay Burke sits down with Ryan Gollan, Founder & Director of CFM Bookkeeping, to break down one of the most critical parts of running a business - cash flow management.   Ryan shares his journey from studying commerce at Deakin University, working at Ernst & Young, and performing in Melbourne's music scene, through to building CFM after learning firsthand how quickly cash flow mistakes can derail a business.   💡 We cover: • Why most business owners struggle with cash flow • The biggest tax and spending mistake new businesses make • Why strong revenue doesn't always mean strong profit • Simple ways to understand your business numbers • Strategy vs financial reality in growing a business • Payday Super changes and what they mean for cash flow • How AI is changing bookkeeping (but not replacing it)   📊 Key takeaway:   Cash flow clarity is the foundation of business success—without it, growth becomes risky and unpredictable.   📩 Connect with Ryan Gollan: LinkedIn: http://au.linkedin.com/in/rgollan  Website: https://www.cfmbookkeeping.com.au/about-bookkeeper/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFMBookkeeping/    If you'd like to get in touch with us: Facebook:   / burkebrittonfp   Instagram:   / burkebrittonfp   TikTok:   / burkebrittonfp   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5k17gfi...   If you are seeking personal financial advice specific to your circumstances you can contact the team at Burke Britton Financial Partners on 0352217700, [email protected], visit our website at https://www.bbfp.com.au or book a 15min call to see how we can help you via https://outlook.office365.com/book/BB... Burke Britton Financial Partners. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @BurkeBrittonFP PB Financial Solutions Pty Ltd trading as Burke Britton Financial Partners ABN 67 097 381 523. PB Financial Solutions Pty Ltd trading as Burke Britton Financial Partners are Authorised Representatives of AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited, ABN 89 051 208 327, AFS Licence No: 232706. Any advice contained in this podcast is of general nature only and does not constitute personal financial product advice. In preparing this podcast, no account was taken as to the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. Therefore, before making any decision, listeners should consider the appropriateness of the advice with regard to their particular objectives, financial situation and needs.