Pertinent Negatives

You don't feel well and some of the symptoms could at the worst case be serious. You decide this is worth going to the doctor.

After a series of questions and other examinations, she or he tells you what you do NOT have first, to ease your mind. Whew!

What the doctor tells you next is what you have is not serious and can be treated.

The expert tells you what you do NOT have: the "pertinent negatives." You just need adjustment of some sort.

Using this analogy, is your business cash cycle running slow and you do not know what to do?

Chances are your situation is not lethal and with a little treatment, the cash flow can be treated. Velocity of cash is essential: a factor of size and speed.

Ask an expert who has at least a few options to help you, not just "one size fits all," because a real professional knows that no two cases are alike and each needs the right type and amount of TLC to nurse the cash flow back to health.

Ask for help-there's nothing wrong with getting the help of a pro. Many times, the diagnosis is not serious and can result in improved cash flow.