Companies must measure risk, develop, then implement strategies for maintaining a positive cash flow. This strategy is called a working capital management strategy. The goal of an efficient working ...

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While most business owners focus on their balance sheet numbers, paying attention to cash flow needs is equally important. Taking charge of working capital management helps keep the company running ...

Managing assets and liabilities is one of the most important jobs for business managers and accountants. Small businesses in particular must strike a perfect balance between the two to successfully ...

Textbooks and financial courses often state that a healthy balance sheet is characterized by, among other things, positive net working capital. Conversely, negative working capital may indicate ...

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