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Cash Flow metrics and KPIs

What are Cash Flow metrics?

Crafting the perfect Cash Flow metrics can feel overwhelming, particularly when you're juggling daily responsibilities. That's why we've put together a collection of examples to spark your inspiration.

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Examples of Cash Flow metrics and KPIs

Metrics for Student Start-Up Launch

  • 1. Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)

    The cost of acquiring a new customer, calculated by dividing total marketing expenses by the number of new customers acquired.

    What good looks like for this metric: Varies greatly, often between $5-$100

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Optimise marketing campaigns
    • Leverage social media and word of mouth
    • Increase conversion rates on landing pages
    • Experiment with cost-effective advertising channels
    • Focus on customer referrals and discount programs

  • 2. Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)

    The predictable revenue expected every month from subscription services or regular sales.

    What good looks like for this metric: $0 in month one, with rapid growth expected

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Introduce subscription-based services
    • Enhance product features to retain users
    • Upsell to existing customers
    • Expand market to new customers
    • Regularly assess pricing strategy

  • 3. Customer Retention Rate

    The percentage of customers a company retains over a specific period.

    What good looks like for this metric: 60-70%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Offer excellent customer service
    • Maintain high-quality products
    • Engage customers through regular communication
    • Implement a loyalty or rewards program
    • Regularly collect feedback and adapt

  • 4. Net Promoter Score (NPS)

    A metric to gauge customer satisfaction and loyalty on a scale from -100 to 100 based on likelihood to recommend.

    What good looks like for this metric: Above 20 is considered good

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Regularly survey customers about their experience
    • Implement customer feedback quickly
    • Enhance product offerings based on feedback
    • Improve customer support processes
    • Build a community around your brand

  • 5. Burn Rate

    The rate at which a company is spending its capital before generating positive cash flow.

    What good looks like for this metric: Typically 1-2 years runway

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Optimise operational efficiency
    • Prioritise spending on revenue-generating activities
    • Regularly review and adjust budget
    • Seek additional funding if necessary
    • Monitor cash flow closely
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Tracking your Cash Flow metrics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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Planning resources

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