Running a small business comes with enough curveballs. But if there’s one recurring source of stress that outpaces all the rest, it’s cash flow—or more precisely, the lack of it. Whether it's seasonal dips, delayed invoices, or the basic mismatch between money coming in and money going out, the struggle to keep finances fluid can derail even the most promising ventures. What helps is not just reacting to issues as they arise, but building habits and systems that support financial resilience, especially