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Tech companies struggle with sales-finance misalignment causing cash flow leaks

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A Forbes contributor highlights a common issue in tech companies where sales teams prioritize closing deals, leading to cash flow problems for finance departments. This misalignment stems from differing metrics, the overuse of discounts, and disconnected systems. To address this, leaders are advised to make cash a key metric, tie sales commissions to it, and implement integrated systems that provide a unified view of financial health from quote to cash. AI

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Tech companies struggle with sales-finance misalignment causing cash flow leaks

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Ashish Srimal, Forbes Councils Member ·

    How To Align Subscription Sales And Finance Teams To Avoid Cash Flow Leaks

    It’s a line I’ve heard too many times, in too many boardrooms, across Tech companies from $5 million to $400 million in revenue.

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