By Harry Turnbull Starting a small business is difficult enough, but providing it with positive cash flow is even more scrutinizing. When small businesses find themselves experiencing difficulties in this area it can eventually lead to failure. In order to help you get over the hump we have 10 powerful and effective tips that will produce continuous positive cash flow. Great Customer Relations Perhaps the most important thing you can do to keep cash flow positive is to develop good customer relations. When customers think of you as both a business partner and a friend, they are more likely to be prompt in paying their bills. They don't want to sour the relationship any more than you do, so they will give priority to your invoice. 2. Be Flexible with Customers If by chance they run into a cash flow issue and you have built a trusted relationship; cut them some slack. Just by extended their payment deadline can help them get back on track and even provide you with more refer...