Profit is an opinion. Cash is a fact. A beautiful salon can go under with a full book simply because the money arrived after the bills were due.
This blueprint treats cash flow as a system you design, not a surprise you survive.
Map the average days between when you pay a supplier and when that service's revenue lands in your account. That gap is your cash risk.
Deposits are not just revenue; they are commitment. A client who pays a deposit shows up. A client who pays nothing cancels freely.
Require a 50% deposit for new clients and full prepayment for peak slots. Watch no-shows and cash pressure fall together.