Managing a business

Keeping your enterprise running smoothly requires fine-tuning your small business management expertise. Explore tactics that'll keep you at the ready.

Featured articles

What is cash flow?

A clear look at cash flow and its role in day to day financial decisions.

What is free cash flow

An introduction to free cash flow and its role in funding growth, debt, and long term goals.

What is operating cash flow

A closer examination of operating cash flow and its importance in assessing operational strength and stability.

How to calculate cash flow

A step by step look at how to determine cash flow and interpret the results with confidence.

How to manage cash flow for your business

An overview of how to manage cash flow effectively to keep your business financially resilient.

Tools

Fraud protection for businesses

ACH fraud, check fraud and other attacks can disrupt operations — making it difficult to run your business. Use these resources to help you identify vulnerabilities and implement security measures.

Working capital calculator

Estimate how much working capital you might need for your business using our Working Capital Calculator.

Small business solutions

Keep your business moving forward with business banking at Citizens. Explore small business bank accounts and services, including checking and savings accounts.

Latest articles

Revenue vs profit vs income: Learn the difference

An overview of revenue, profit, and income and how they reflect different aspects of business performance.

Gross vs net profit

An introduction to gross profit and net profit and how they reflect different stages of profitability.

Cash flow vs profit

A breakdown of cash flow and profit and how to interpret them together when evaluating your business.

7 easy ways to trim expenses

Cutting costs is often the most efficient route to increasing profits. Wondering where to begin? Consider these simple tactics.

Tune up your cash flow management

The stronger your cash flow fundamentals, the healthier your business. Assess your current cash management practices and take steps to improve them.

4 business cost-cutting tips​

Future success for many companies will require expense reduction now. Find ideas for savings and gain insight into how to cut business costs when needed.

3 ways to improve your view of your company's finances

Easy-to-access resources can help you see your financial operations more clearly — you just have to know where to look. Seek out these sources to improve your information gathering and to make better decisions.

4 tested tactics to improve financial health for law firms

Raising prices is just one way to maintain steady cash flow and increase profitability. Experimenting with your pricing model and making operational adjustments can also strengthen your financial position.

Do you need guidance on your small business journey?

© Citizens Financial Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Citizens Bank, N.A. Member FDIC

Disclaimer: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only as a service to the public and is not legal advice or a substitute for legal counsel. You should do your own research and/or contact your own legal or tax advisor for assistance with questions you may have on the information contained herein.