Changes in working capital are quite common in the business world. Such a change is best defined as the alteration to net working capital between accounting cycles. Net working capital is equal to the difference between existing assets and existing liabilities. Every business manager is intent on minimizing upward alterations to working capital in order […]
So you started a transportation business. Things are going well, but you can tell you need a little extra something to really help the business take off. What you need is working capital. Working capital is the bread and butter of any business — it’s the cash you have on hand for your day-to-day operations. […]
As a business owner, you know how important it is to have the right equipment and a well-trained staff on hand. The problem is it can be difficult to afford the best of the best when you’re just getting started or when the season begins to slow. So how do you keep yourself afloat? The […]
Working capital is the main financial driver that allows a business to meet its current obligations and continue operating. Calculating the amount of working capital is very simple. Investigating the components and application of working capital creates a deeper understanding regarding the viability of a business and the soundness of its future.
Not having a working capital strategy is like trying to hit a target with your eyes closed. You may be able to shoot, but you’re very likely to miss the target. The same thing goes for businesses that do not have their business goals enabled by a working capital strategy.
Just about every entrepreneur requires outside funding to launch his business and keep it afloat. In some instances, it takes years for a business to turn a profit. Allying with financiers can keep a business alive until it generates a profit and eventually transitions into a self-sustaining entity. Here are some reasons why businesses reach […]
If you own or manage a business, you know that certain seasons produce more customer demand than others. In some instances, a month or even a few weeks can present the opportunity to make an enormous sum of money. But your business will not be able to take advantage of seasonal business trends if it […]
As a new, emerging or growing business, it is important to have an open channel to the financing you need to operate. A critical aspect of your business operation is the management of cash flow — you need to have an adequate amount of funds to be able to keep your inventory purchases in balance with […]
There is an expression that goes, “people don’t plan to fail, they just fail to plan.” No entrepreneur going into business does so with a plan to fail, but inadequate access to working capital and other financing options is a huge contributor to a business’s lack of success and ultimate failure. Many factors go into […]
As a business owner, you understand the importance of having the latest and greatest tools and technologies available to you. This includes everything from heavy machinery, trucks and other vehicles, data processing equipment, computers and other office equipment to medical machines. Having the equipment you need relevant to your business activities is the difference between success […]
