We are in the wake of a global pandemic, unlike anything we have ever experienced before. As we attempt to process the turmoil this situation has caused on a personal level, many entrepreneurs are scrambling to make sense of the economic impact ahead.

Being a small business owner comes with its challenges, but none take up more consideration than keeping up with change.

Over the last three editions of this series, I have shared tactical reasons why entrepreneurs might lose sleep at night. These topics range from millennials in the workplace, hiring great talent, and in my last article, managing cash flow.

While motivation, drive, and perseverance sound glamorous and immediately come to mind, one of the most important tests in being a small business owner came to be in the form of many small lessons learned over the years and they all had one thing in common – cash flow.

Today, as millennials approach their peak employment years, they have also become the largest generation in the workforce - outnumbering Generation X and Baby Boomers and making up approximately 25% of the population [1].

The list is endless - from the general ebb and flow of business to the excitement of new opportunities around every corner. I have a large network of small business owners that I meet with on a regular basis and I have noticed that we've all had our share of sleepless nights.