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3 Ways to Optimize Your Small Business Working Capital

Posted by Alan Brown on Mar 8, 2019 4:37:25 PM

 

Managing your working capital wisely is essential in successfully growing your small business. What exactly is working capital? It’s the difference between your company’s assets and liabilities. The goal is to have more assets than liabilities, which gives you more flexibility in covering operational expenses and preparing for growth.

 

Here are three ways to optimize working capital for your business.

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Topics: Working Capital Loan, Small Business Loan, Working Capital Management, Small Business Management, Small Business Growth, Working Capital Strategy

3 Ways to Boost Your Working Capital With Better Inventory Management

Posted by Alan Brown on Mar 8, 2019 4:20:30 PM

 

Staying on top of your inventory management is an incredibly effective way to improve your small business working capital. Having too much capital invested in inventory can put your company at risk if you ever have a need for additional cash on hand. To help better control your inventory levels (and your working capital), follow these three strategic tips.

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Topics: Wokring Capital Loan, Inventory, Inventory Financing, Working Capital Management, Working Capital Strategy

How to Prepare for a Working Capital Emergency

Posted by Alan Brown on Mar 6, 2019 5:21:55 PM

 

As a small business owner, it’s important to keep your company financially agile at all times. Even if you’re experiencing an excellent period of growth and prosperity, there are always factors outside your control that can wreak havoc on even the best-laid plans. In order to weather an unexpected storm, it’s smart to have an emergency working capital plan on hand at all times. Check out these simple steps to get started.

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Topics: Business Management, Working Capital Strategy, Working Capital Shortage, Working Capital Emergency

Construction Company Owners: Grow Your Business With More Working Capital

Posted by Alan Brown on Mar 4, 2019 4:33:39 PM

 

Going about your “business as usual” isn’t going to inject any growth into your current construction business. To really focus on expanding, you have to think outside the box and figure out the most effective ways to elevate your company. What could you accomplish with some extra working capital? Here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling.

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Topics: Working Capital Loans, Growth, Working Capital Needs, Small Business Management, Working Capital Strategy

How Much Working Capital Do You Need to Start an E-commerce Business?

Posted by Alan Brown on Feb 21, 2019 5:23:21 PM

 

An e-commerce business can be an excellent alternative to selling products in a brick and mortar store. But even with lower startup and overhead costs, you still need to be realistic with your working capital estimates. Here are a few strategies to successfully start your e-commerce business without needing a ton of up-front working capital.

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Topics: Working Capital Management, Working Capital Needs, Business Management, Working Capital Strategy, Ecommerce

How to Avoid a Cash Crunch with a Working Capital Loan

Posted by Alan Brown on Jan 17, 2019 5:24:48 PM

 

Managing your company's cash flow to avoid any short-term financial issues can be challenging no matter how long you’ve been in business. There are so many variables involved, many of which are out of your control. From consumer household spending to the timing of a customer payment, even the most successful company can face a cash crunch at some point.

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Topics: Budgeting, Working Capital Loan, Working Capital Management, Small Business Management, Short Term Working Capital, Working Capital Strategy

How a Lack of Working Capital Can Hurt Your Company

Posted by Alan Brown on Jan 9, 2019 12:37:07 PM

 

Working capital is the lifeblood of any small business. If your liabilities outweigh your assets (or come pretty close to it), then your working capital is either non-existent or extremely limited. A loan designed specifically to inject working capital into your business can help you overcome a number of potential obstacles.

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Topics: Working Capital Loan, Working Capital Management, Working Capital Needs, Small Business Management, Working Capital Strategy

Working Capital vs. Cash Flow: Why You Need to Know the Difference

Posted by Alan Brown on Dec 31, 2018 11:18:59 AM

 

When growing your small business, it’s important to have a firm understanding of your finances. Two of the most important numbers to consider are your working capital and your cash flow. While these figures are related, they aren’t identical. Figuring out each one can help you analyze the health of your business and what steps you need to take in order to ensure future growth.

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Topics: Wokring Capital Loan, What Is Working Capital, Business Management, Cash Flow, Working Capital Strategy

Working Capital: Is an Aggressive or Conservative Strategy Right for Your Business?

Posted by Alan Brown on Dec 26, 2018 2:32:15 PM

 

Managing your small business’s working capital is a delicate balancing act. A more aggressive strategy involves spending more in order to make more. A conservative approach, on the other hand, requires you to save working capital in order to lower your risk. Which one is best for your company? Keep reading to find out!

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Topics: Working Capital Loans, Working Capital Management, Working Capital Needs, Business Management, Working Capital Strategy

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