Cashflow planning is now critical for small businesses.

In an environment of volatile fuel prices, interest rate uncertainty and upcoming changes to payday super, this episode will help you understand and manage today's cashflow challenges.

Key learnings:

• why cashflow pressure is increasing across small businesses

• how to approach simple, practical cashflow forecasting

• the impact of payday super on cashflow timing and planning

• pricing decisions and their role in protecting margins

• managing supplier and customer payment terms effectively

• when to use financing, overdrafts or alternative funding

• risks of relying on tax liabilities or high-cost lending

• building resilience through relationships and early planning

• the role of accountants, bookkeepers and business owners working together

• how to identify opportunities even in uncertain conditions

Even well-run businesses can face cashflow challenges if these pressures are not actively planned for.

Listen in for an expert-led discussion.

Host: Richard Webb, Superannuation Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia

Guests: Matthew Addison, Executive Director of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, and Gavan Ord, Business and Investment Lead, CPA Australia.

For more, there's the recent With Interest podcast on how global conflict is shaping energy, supply chains and business strategy.

And CPA Australia's YouTube livestream is on April 29, 2026 (1-2pm AEST). It's called, 'Get ready for pain-free Payday Super'.

More information can be found in the ATO Payday Super guide.

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