Consulting

Master Your Consulting Firm's Cash Flow Through Every Project

Stop the feast-or-famine cycle. Trezy helps consulting firms track project revenue, manage retainer payments, forecast utilization gaps, and maintain healthy cash flow through client transitions.

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The Consulting Challenge

Why Consulting Firms Experience Cash Flow Volatility

Project-based revenue creates unique cash flow challenges. Here's what keeps consulting firm owners awake at night:

Feast or Famine Cycles

Big projects end, leaving gaps before new ones start. Revenue is lumpy while expenses like salaries and rent stay constant. One delayed project can create months of cash stress.

Slow Client Payments

You've delivered the work, but the invoice sits unpaid for 60-90 days. Large corporations stretch payment terms while you still need to pay your team every two weeks.

Utilization Uncertainty

Consultants on the bench cost money but generate no revenue. Without visibility into future utilization, you can't plan hiring or make smart decisions about taking on new work.

Retainer Revenue Complexity

Managing multiple retainer agreements with different billing cycles, payment terms, and renewal dates creates forecasting complexity that spreadsheets can't handle.

Stop letting cash flow uncertainty limit your growth

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The Solution

Complete Cash Flow Control for Consulting

Purpose-built features to handle the unique financial challenges of consulting firms

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Project Tracking

Track Cash Flow by Project and Client

See exactly which projects and clients contribute to cash flow. Track invoiced vs. collected amounts, identify slow payers, and forecast when project payments will arrive. Never be surprised by a client's payment timing again.

  • Project-level cash flow tracking
  • Client payment pattern analysis
  • Invoice aging and collection forecasting
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02
Utilization Forecasting

Forecast Revenue Gaps Before They Hit

Connect project end dates to cash flow forecasts. See exactly when current projects end and how utilization changes will impact revenue. Plan for gaps by building reserves or accelerating business development.

  • Project completion impact forecasting
  • Utilization-based revenue prediction
  • Gap period cash requirement alerts
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Retainer management dashboard
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Multi-Bank Consolidation

Unified View Across All Banks & Accounts

Connect all your bank accounts and entities in one dashboard. Get consolidated cash positions across operating accounts, savings, and multiple business entities. Perfect for firms with complex financial structures.

  • Connect unlimited bank accounts
  • Multi-entity consolidation
  • Real-time consolidated cash position
  • Per-account & per-entity breakdowns
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Consulting Industry Insights

Why Consulting Cash Flow Requires Special Attention

Consulting firms face unique financial dynamics. Project-based revenue, varying payment terms, and talent costs create complex cash flow patterns.

45-60

Days Average Payment

Consulting clients typically take 45-60 days to pay invoices. Enterprise clients can stretch to 90+ days, creating significant cash gaps.

70%

Labor Cost Ratio

Consulting is people-intensive. Labor typically represents 60-70% of revenue. Payroll must be met every period, regardless of client payment timing.

30%

Revenue Variability

Project-based work creates 20-30% revenue swings quarter to quarter. Pipeline uncertainty makes forecasting challenging without the right tools.

15-25%

Target Profit Margins

Healthy consulting firms target 15-25% profit margins. But poor cash management can erode margins through late fees, missed discounts, and emergency financing.

3-6

Months Cash Reserve

Best practice is 3-6 months operating expenses in reserve. This buffer protects against project delays, client losses, and seasonal slowdowns.

80%

Utilization Target

Billable utilization drives profitability. But high utilization with poor collections timing still creates cash problems. Revenue isn't cash.

How Trezy Helps Consulting Firms

Project Revenue Tracking

Monitor cash flow by client and project. See which engagements are contributing cash and which are creating working capital strain.

Milestone Payment Forecasts

Predict when milestone payments will arrive based on project timelines. Plan cash needs around predictable payment schedules.

Payroll Planning

Ensure cash reserves cover upcoming payroll. Get alerts when collections timing creates potential payroll funding gaps.

Growth Scenario Modeling

Model the cash impact of new hires before committing. See how adding capacity affects cash flow during the ramp-up period.

Retainer Cash Planning

Track retainer payments and renewal dates. Forecast recurring revenue impact on cash position month over month.

AR Aging Alerts

Get notified when invoices age past terms. Accelerate collections before cash gaps impact operations.

FAQ

Common Questions from Consulting Firm Owners

Get answers to frequently asked questions about managing consulting cash flow with Trezy

How does Trezy help manage project-based revenue?

Trezy tracks cash flow at the project level, showing you exactly when invoices are sent, when payments are expected, and when cash actually arrives. You'll see which projects are contributing to cash flow and identify slow-paying clients. The system forecasts when current projects end and how this impacts your cash position, giving you time to fill utilization gaps before they become cash crises.

Can Trezy handle both project work and retainer clients?

Absolutely! Trezy tracks both one-time project revenue and recurring retainer income. You'll see monthly recurring revenue from retainers, project-based revenue, and how they combine to create your overall cash position. The system handles different billing cycles and payment terms for each client type.

How does utilization forecasting work?

By connecting project end dates to cash flow forecasts, Trezy shows you exactly when utilization will drop and how this impacts revenue. If a major project ends in 3 months and you haven't sold new work, the system alerts you to the coming gap. This gives you time to accelerate business development, build cash reserves, or adjust costs before the gap hits.

Does Trezy help with client payment collection?

Yes! Trezy analyzes payment patterns by client, showing you which clients pay quickly and which consistently stretch payment terms. Use this data to identify slow payers, adjust payment terms for new contracts, and forecast when cash will actually arrive based on historical patterns rather than invoice terms.

Why Cash Flow Management Matters

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. While profitability shows up on your income statement, it's cash that pays your bills, employees, and suppliers. Many profitable businesses fail simply because they run out of cash at critical moments.

Effective cash flow management helps you:

  • Avoid cash crunches: Anticipate shortfalls before they become emergencies
  • Make better decisions: Know exactly how much you can invest, hire, or expand
  • Negotiate from strength: Approach banks and investors with clear financial projections
  • Sleep better at night: Eliminate the stress of financial uncertainty

Trezy's AI-powered platform gives you the visibility and tools to take control of your business finances, whether you're managing seasonal fluctuations, planning growth, or simply trying to understand where your money goes.