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Multi Year Contracts

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2 entries 8 related topics Updated May 1, 2025

How should you forecast financial health when you have multi-year contracts with holdbacks and payment delays?

cash-forecastingmulti-year-contractsholdbacksbilling-termsboard-reportingMay 1

Brief Book revenue when signed; recognize it monthly. Holdbacks = cash timing risk. Model cash flow separately: billings + payment terms. Bridge Group calls it "cash basis" vs. "accrual basis" forecasting. Detail Multi-year contracts create…

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How do I structure a multi-year discount that doesn't erode price floors?

multi-year-contractsdiscount-structurepricing-disciplinerenewal-economicscash-flowApr 29

Offer time-based discounts, not cumulative discounts. "3-year prepay = 15% off year 1, 10% off year 2, 5% off year 3" gives the discount front-weighted, preserves price floors, and locks revenue early. Avoid "5% off each year for 3 years"—t…

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