===== What does it mean if cash from operating activities is negative? =====

This means that the business itself it not generating enough cash to sustain itself. Instead, it needs to receive loans and/or investments in order to stay alive. This happens to almost every start-up at the beginning, but should correct itself within a year or two. Use <php>echo $conf['comp_name'];</php>'s analysis tools to find solutions.

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