Cash flow stories

CrowdStrike's Q1 revenue rose 20% to USD $1.10bn with ARR growing 22% to USD $4.44bn, reflecting strong subscription and cash flow performance.

Fundbox shifts from direct lending to embedding capital infrastructure in platforms, aiming to bridge the USD $2 trillion small business credit gap.

BT has won a Silver Award from the UK Fair Payment Code for paying 95% of invoices within 60 days, leading the telecom sector in fair supplier payments.

Zeller launches mobile invoicing in its app to help Australian SMEs tackle AUD $115bn in late payments, boosting cash flow with faster invoice settlements.

Unpredictable cash flow is hindering growth for 63% of US marketing agencies, delaying hires and investment, says an Ignition survey.

Nearly half of New Zealand’s small businesses doubt that the upcoming Government Budget will offer meaningful support, says Prospa NZ survey.

monday.com reports Q1 fiscal 2025 revenue of $282.3m, a 30% rise, with record profits and cash flow boosting confidence in growth prospects.

Ignition launches AutoCollect to help small service businesses automate late payment collection, streamlining invoicing and boosting cash flow management.

Australian SMEs face major challenges with slow cash flow and payment reconciliation, losing hours weekly and risking $50,000–200,000 in disputes, Adyen finds.

Fortinet reported Q1 2025 revenue of USD $1.54bn, up 14%, with strong growth in product and service revenue and a record operating margin.

Dan French of Consider Solutions warns that Agentic AI's risks may outweigh benefits as enterprises rush to adopt autonomous systems amid ongoing scepticism.

Ignition integrates with Wolters Kluwer's CCH Axcess to automate engagement and payments, helping US accounting firms reduce inefficiencies and boost revenue.

Dan French, CEO of Consider Solutions, urges C-Suite executives to rethink value delivery, advocating an 'outside-in' approach to enhance organisational efficiency.

A new survey by Dext reveals that financial stress is disrupting sleep for 33% of UK SMB owners, as rising costs threaten their cash flow.

The Byte Channel has teamed up with arXanum to launch the Sell To Europe B2B service, easing VAT complexities for Australasian brands targeting European markets.

Australian fintech Zeller has unveiled its new Bill at Table service, partnering with Impos to help restaurants boost efficiency and table turnover by 73%.

As businesses increasingly harness vast amounts of data, CFOs are evolving into tech pioneers, leveraging AI and analytics for strategic decision-making.

Amplitude has reported a fourth-quarter revenue of USD $78.1 million, reflecting a 9% rise, while expanding its customer base to 591 clients above USD $100,000 in ARR.

Treyd has launched 'Advance.', a service enabling brands like Mino Market to convert invoices into immediate cash, enhancing cash flow in the UK and Sweden.

QBE Insurance's annual SME surveys reveal challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises in Singapore and Hong Kong, highlighting rising costs and AI adoption concerns.