{"id":9645,"date":"2023-11-01T10:00:19","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T23:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astrolabeacc.com.au\/?p=9645"},"modified":"2023-11-02T12:07:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T01:07:28","slug":"managing-working-capital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/astrolabeacc.com.au\/managing-working-capital\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding and managing working capital"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_9653\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9653\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/astrolabeacc.com.au\/app\/uploads\/hbuwvlcytna.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9653\" src=\"https:\/\/astrolabeacc.com.au\/app\/uploads\/hbuwvlcytna-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Understanding and managing working capital - person using MacBook\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/astrolabeacc.com.au\/app\/uploads\/hbuwvlcytna-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/astrolabeacc.com.au\/app\/uploads\/hbuwvlcytna-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/astrolabeacc.com.au\/app\/uploads\/hbuwvlcytna-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/astrolabeacc.com.au\/app\/uploads\/hbuwvlcytna-292x195.jpg 292w, https:\/\/astrolabeacc.com.au\/app\/uploads\/hbuwvlcytna-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/astrolabeacc.com.au\/app\/uploads\/hbuwvlcytna-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/astrolabeacc.com.au\/app\/uploads\/hbuwvlcytna.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9653\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo By Christin Hume<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to running a thriving business, understanding and effectively managing your <\/span><b>working capital<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is crucial. Essentially, working capital is the cash readily available for the day-to-day running of operations. The more protracted the business cycle, the higher the working capital requirement tends to be. Your goal? To ensure you have enough working capital on hand to cover operational expenses, with a reasonable buffer in place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to improve your working capital<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling anxious about your working capital? No worries! To improve it, let\u2019s start by figuring out how much working capital your business actually needs. By using cash flow forecasting, you can proactively calculate when you might run out of cash and determine the minimum capital required to avoid that situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Ways to reduce working capital needs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to reducing your working capital needs revolves around cutting down on expenses. Here are some strategies to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit large personal withdrawals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid buying major assets out of daily operating profits. Remember, there are other financing options available, such as leases or loans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrain from overtrading, which can lead to increased overhead costs and delay customer payments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assess your inventory costs. Think twice before placing bulk orders, even if it comes with a discount.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simplify payment collection. Explore mobile and online options to make it easier for customers to settle their bills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Shortening cash cycles<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another effective strategy is to shorten your cash cycles.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect money quickly and efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negotiate better terms with suppliers. Paying your bills faster than your customers are paying you can lead to an unnecessary increase in working capital.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Forecast your cash flow and profit-and-loss<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accurate cash flow forecasts can provide valuable insights into your working capital, allowing you to take proactive steps for improvement. Profit-and-loss forecasts, on the other hand, help assess future profitability, enabling you to make informed decisions about your working capital needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Wrapping Up<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is to lessen working capital concerns by understanding what it is, how much you need, and ways to improve it. Once these processes are in place, managing your working capital will become second nature, allowing you to focus on growing your business and boosting profitability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, it\u2019s always beneficial to consult with your accountant regarding your working capital needs and possible improvement strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re here to help \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/astrolabeacc.com.au\/contact-us\/\">get in touch<\/a> now.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to running a thriving business, understanding and effectively managing your working capital is crucial. Essentially, working capital is the cash readily available for the day-to-day running of operations. The more protracted the business cycle, the higher the working capital requirement tends to be. Your goal? 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