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Budgeting and Forecasting: A CFO’s Must-Know Guide

by Cheqly team | July 15, 2025 | Strategic Budgeting and Forecasting for CFOs

This guide will outline the crucial aspects and practical ways each CFO must be familiar with to achieve successful financial planning. What Is Budgeting and Forecasting? CFOs are capable of making well-informed decisions and managing financial resources efficiently through the use of budgeting and forecasting, which are essential instruments for financial planning. Budgeting is creating … Continued

Understanding the 5 Cs of Credit and How to Use Them in 2025

by Cheqly team | July 8, 2025 | 5 Cs of Credit

In 2025, because of changing global interest rates and uncertain times for small businesses, it is more important than ever to have a strong credit profile when applying for credit. Many small business loan applications are declined due to issues such as poor credit history or insufficient supporting documentation. This is where the 5 Cs … Continued

How Should CFOs Approach Working Capital Management?

by Cheqly team | June 30, 2025 | CFO Working Capital Management

CFOs play a crucial role in making sure their companies have enough working capital in today’s ever-changing business world. Successful working capital management combines balancing assets and liabilities with strategic decisions that enhance cash flow, improve operations, and strengthen financial stability. This article is to provide a complete understanding of the CFO’s working capital management, … Continued

Top 8 Accounts Payable (AP) KPIs and How to Track Them in 2025

by Cheqly team | June 24, 2025 | Accounts Payable (AP) KPIs

In 2025, AP teams are utilizing advanced automation, real-time dashboards, and regular performance reviews to manage the main AP KPIs, although full implementation is still in progress. Through these tools, the teams obtain real-time data on AP operations that help them reduce mistakes and thus improve cash flow without the need to depend on guesswork. … Continued

How Startups’ Runway Can Be Extended Between VC Rounds

by Cheqly team | June 13, 2025 | Extend Startup Runway

During these challenging financial conditions, startups have to find ways to lengthen their startup runway to survive in case there is a longer gap between VC rounds. As the average time between Series A and Series B rounds has lengthened significantly—an outcome of the reduction in global VC funding—startup founders are under even more pressure … Continued