To map out your cash flow cycle list all the money you have coming into your business and the dates that is happening. Then list all the money going out of your business such as your expenses and regular financial obligations and the dates when that occurs. By doing this you can figure out when you are operating with positive cash flow and when you are operating with negative cash flow.

Regardless of whether you are mapping your business cash flow manually or using business software, to get the best results, include as much detail as possible. 

Once you have mapped out your cash flow cycle you have a clear line of sight across the cash coming in and going out of your business. 

Each business may have a different cash flow cycle. You may want to map it out weekly, monthly, quarterly or seasonally depending on your business.