Cash flow isn’t just accounting jargon—it’s the lifeblood of your business. And Free Cash Flow (FCF)? That’s the extra cash you generate after running daily operations and investing in assets. Knowing how to use it is key to growing your SMB, managing risk, and seizing opportunities.
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Cash flow isn’t just accounting jargon—it’s the lifeblood of your business. And Free
Start by understanding business cash flow fundamentals before mapping your FCF portfolio.
Cash Flow (FCF)? That’s the extra cash you generate after running daily operations
and investing in assets. Knowing how to use it is key to growing your SMB, managing
debt, and attracting investors.
Here’s your guide to mastering FCF.
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Free Cash Flow is the extra cash your business generates after covering the costs
of running operations and investing in long-term assets.
Think of FCF as the cash your business can freely use to:
The formula:
FCF = Operating Cash Flow – Capital Expenditures
Where:
equipment, buildings, or tech
To put FCF to work immediately, explore suitable business free cash flow investments.
FCF isn’t just numbers—it’s a snapshot of financial health. Managing it well helps
your business:
💡 Pro tip: Positive FCF signals strength to investors and builds trust.
For structured savings before investing, read the intro to free cash flows and saving tools.
Respond to opportunities or
economic changes
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Strong, consistent FCF boosts
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OCF = Revenue – Operating Expenses (including taxes)
equipment, buildings, or technology.
FCF = OCF – CAPEX
Include both maintenance and expansion-related investments.
Keep an eye on these metrics to understand performance:
FCF Margin = FCF ÷ Revenue
FCF Yield = FCF ÷ Market Capitalization
Use the Serrari Marketplace to explore yield-bearing instruments that improve your FCF metrics. Speak with a Serrari advisor to analyse your FCF and map a business investment strategy.
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