Invoicing glossary

Cash flow

Cash flow is the movement of money in and out of a business over a period of time.

Cash flow: a clear definition

Positive cash flow means more money is coming in than going out. For small businesses and freelancers, invoicing promptly and getting paid on time is the single biggest lever on cash flow — even a profitable business can struggle if invoices are paid late.

How Invco helps

Invco is an AI invoicing assistant that handles cash flow and the rest of your billing for you. Design a custom invoice template, then let Claude create and send invoices on it in plain English — with subtotals, tax, and totals calculated automatically and every invoice tracked from sent to paid. Start free with one company.

  • Related terms: Accounts receivable, Overdue invoice

Frequently asked questions

What is cash flow?

Cash flow is the movement of money in and out of a business over a period of time.

What is accounts receivable?

Accounts receivable (AR) is the money customers owe a business for goods or services already delivered but not yet paid for.

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