Reserve Cash for Reinvestment
With declining sales businesses are quickly burning through cash reserves. Moreover the company’s balance sheet may preclude bank financing and asset based lending will increase the cost of capital, placing additional pressure on already declining margins. As the companies are affected by the recession so are their vendors and suppliers, who going forward may require stricter payment terms or additional deposits. Therefore, when the economy finally improves adequate cash may not be available to finance inventory purchases. Companies who have access to adequate capital will have a competitive advantage in their ability to quickly respond to market demands.
An effective cash flow strategy should include capital to rebuild inventories when the economy recovers. Contact key suppliers and vendors to inquire about any potential account payment changes. If a shortfall is predicted and bank financing is not an option, interview financing companies. Learn their lending criteria and cost of capital in advance, thereby allowing you to build the additional fees into your pricing model. Don’t get caught in a “cash management shortfall” having only planned up to the recovery and not beyond.
Lori Williams has released two new e-books available in PDF format and on Amazon for Kindle. Visit www.BusinessSimplyPut.com and click in ebooks to learn more.
An effective cash flow strategy should include capital to rebuild inventories when the economy recovers. Contact key suppliers and vendors to inquire about any potential account payment changes. If a shortfall is predicted and bank financing is not an option, interview financing companies. Learn their lending criteria and cost of capital in advance, thereby allowing you to build the additional fees into your pricing model. Don’t get caught in a “cash management shortfall” having only planned up to the recovery and not beyond.
Lori Williams has released two new e-books available in PDF format and on Amazon for Kindle. Visit www.BusinessSimplyPut.com and click in ebooks to learn more.



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