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SME WORD OF THE WEEK: CASH FLOW Cash flow is the movement of money into and out of your business.Money coming into your ...
11/08/2026

SME WORD OF THE WEEK: CASH FLOW

Cash flow is the movement of money into and out of your business.
Money coming into your business is your cash inflow.
Money going out of your business is your cash outflow.
And the difference between the two tells you whether your business is generating or using cash.

Why should an SME owner care?
Because making sales doesn't automatically mean you have cash available.
You can have customers owing you, stock sitting in your shop, and invoices waiting to be paid, while still struggling to pay your bills.
That is why you should not only track:
“How much did I sell?”

Also track:
“How much cash actually came in?”
“How much cash went out?”
“How much cash do I have left?”

The simple truth:
Sales can make your business look successful.
Cash flow keeps your business running.

SME reminder:
Don't wait until your account is empty before you start tracking your cash flow.

Know your money. Track your money. Manage your money.

Assignment from the FGGC Sagamu Alumnae Business Accelerator: define SME AccountEase's value proposition. Here's what I ...
05/08/2026

Assignment from the FGGC Sagamu Alumnae Business Accelerator: define SME AccountEase's value proposition.

Here's what I landed on:

"We help small retail business owners get clear, tax-ready financial records without the confusion of complicated software or expensive full-time staff, because we translate raw numbers into decisions they can actually act on."

The biggest lesson from the class? Most businesses sell the product, not the transformation. Nobody actually wants "bookkeeping." They want to stop feeling anxious about their own money.

That's the shift I'm building SME AccountEase around.

Grateful for a program that pushes me to get this specific, not just "vaguely helpful."

Big week for SME AccountEase. 🎉I got selected for the FGGC Sagamu Alumnae Business Accelerator Program 2026, 4 weeks of ...
03/08/2026

Big week for SME AccountEase. 🎉

I got selected for the FGGC Sagamu Alumnae Business Accelerator Program 2026, 4 weeks of classes, mentorship, and a seed-grant pitch competition with fellow alumnae building their own businesses.

I'm going in ready to sharpen how SME AccountEase helps small business owners actually understand their numbers , not just hand off their books to someone else and hope for the best.

Grateful for the opportunity. Documenting the journey as it happens , the wins, the lessons, the pivots.

More coming soon.

Hello August ☺️
01/08/2026

Hello August ☺️

SME WORD FOR THE WEEK: ASSETSWhat does it actually mean?In plain English, an asset is anything your business owns that h...
20/07/2026

SME WORD FOR THE WEEK: ASSETS

What does it actually mean?
In plain English, an asset is anything your business owns that has cash value. If it helps you make money, saves you money, or could be sold for cold hard cash, it’s an asset! Think of assets as the economic engine of your business.

For a small business, your assets generally fall into three main buckets. Here is the breakdown:

1) Current Assets
What it means: Things you expect to convert into cash within one year.

Real-World Examples: The cash sitting in your business bank account, your raw materials or inventory waiting to be sold, and Accounts Receivable (the invoices your clients owe you for work you’ve already completed).

2) Fixed (Long-Term) Assets
What it means: Physical things you buy to help run the business for more than a year. (Bonus fact: These usually lose value over time, which accountants call depreciation).

Real-World Examples: Your work laptop, a delivery van, office furniture, or specialized equipment like a kitchen mixer or manufacturing tool.

3) Intangible Assets
What it means: Things you can't physically touch, but still hold immense value and help you protect or grow your revenue.

Real-World Examples: Your registered brand trademark, your website domain, a proprietary software license, or a patent.

Why should you care?
Knowing what you own changes how you run your business:

Getting Loans: If you ever want to expand, banks look at your assets to see what value backs your business.

The Golden Formula: Assets are the foundation of the ultimate accounting equation: Assets = Liabilities + Equity. Everything your business owns was paid for either by borrowing money (Liabilities) or using your own cash/reinvested profits (Equity).

Let’s talk in the comments: What is the most valuable asset in your business right now? Is it your physical inventory, or is it an intangible asset like your brand reputation? Drop it below! 👇

If you are only looking at exam scores on your report cards this week, you are missing the most important number for you...
14/07/2026

If you are only looking at exam scores on your report cards this week, you are missing the most important number for your school's survival.

It’s the final week of the 3rd term. Your teachers are busy computing continuous assessments and typing up remarks. But as the proprietor or admin head, there is a hidden percentage you need to calculate before the school gate locks for the long vacation.

It is your Student Retention Rate.

If you don't track this number right now, you won't know how many parents are planning a silent exit from your school until resumption day in September.

SAVE this to run the math with your admin team tomorrow morning.

HIT FOLLOW for daily, practical financial and operational systems built for private schools!

- Esther, School Financial Architect & Founder, SME AccountEase

SME WORD OF THE WEEK: DEBTORSWho are debtors?Debtors are customers who have received your products or services but have ...
13/07/2026

SME WORD OF THE WEEK: DEBTORS

Who are debtors?

Debtors are customers who have received your products or services but have not paid you yet.

In simple terms, they are people who owe your business money.

Keeping track of your debtors helps you know:

- Who owes you?
- How much they owe?
- When payment is expected?

When debtors are not properly monitored, your business may struggle with cash flow and finding money when it's needed.

Good bookkeeping helps you keep accurate debtor records so you can follow up on outstanding payments and make better financial decisions.

Remember:
Debtors are part of your business income but not yet your cash.

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