What 'Cash +' Means on Your Runway Card
A plain-English explanation of the 'Cash +' indicator on the AskBiz Cash Runway card — when it appears, what it means for your business, and why it's the goal.
Key Takeaways
- "Cash +" appears when daily revenue exceeds the combined daily burn of all fixed and variable costs.
- A "Cash +" status means the business is operationally self-sustaining — cash reserves are growing, not shrinking.
- The indicator turns back to a month count if revenue drops below the daily burn threshold.
When Does "Cash +" Appear?
"Cash +" replaces the month count on the Cash Runway card when your business is in a net cash-positive position. This occurs when your daily revenue is greater than your daily burn rate. Daily burn is calculated from your cost configuration: the total of your fixed and variable costs divided by 30. When connected store or revenue data shows that your daily earnings consistently exceed this daily cost figure, the dashboard recognises that you are adding to your cash reserves rather than depleting them. In this state, the concept of "how many months until I run out?" does not apply, because under current conditions you will never run out.
What "Cash +" Tells You About Your Business
"Cash +" is the green state every business owner wants to see on their dashboard. It confirms that your current revenue model covers all of your operating costs — fixed and variable — and generates a surplus. This surplus is what funds growth, builds a safety cushion, repays debt faster, or is distributed as profit. Seeing "Cash +" does not mean you should stop monitoring your costs or revenue. Costs can creep up, revenue can dip, and a business that is marginally cash-positive today might not be tomorrow. But it does mean you are operating from a position of strength rather than necessity, which changes the tone of every business decision you make.
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When the runway card shows "Cash +", your Cash Balance card should also be trending upward over time (assuming your cash balance entries are kept current). The Cash Balance card shows the current snapshot while the runway card confirms the trajectory. Together, they paint a picture of a healthy financial position: you have cash on hand and you are generating more. If you notice that your Cash Balance card shows a declining number while the runway card still shows "Cash +", it is worth checking whether your cost configuration is fully up to date — costs may have risen without being reflected in the drawer.
When "Cash +" Can Disappear
The "Cash +" indicator is not permanent. It can revert to a month-count display if your cost configuration changes (for example, you add significant new fixed costs in the drawer), if revenue data from your connected store drops below your burn rate, or if you update your costs to reflect a real increase in spending. This is normal and expected as businesses grow and evolve. The indicator serves as a real-time signal: it shows the current state of your cost-revenue relationship, not a permanent certificate of financial health. Monitoring it regularly keeps you aware of the moment conditions change and gives you time to respond before a cash pressure builds.