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Benefits Of Maintaining Optimum Working Capital

By Douglas Turner


The goal of every business is to make money. A common thing in all businesses but what is uncommon is how to bring money into the business. Being able to manage working capital will enhance efficiency because there is proper utilization of funds which improves employee morale. This results in increased production and income. Here are other benefits of having enough cash flowing within a business.

It enables an organization to maintain an adequate flow of production. Continuous production ensures that goods are produced with no shortages. That is, it ensures that all factors that are necessary for production to take place are available. This will ensure that finished goods are produced and sold which increases sales which in turn raises the cash at hand. Therefore, it ensures that business solvency is well maintained.

Also, it maintains the cash discount offered to it by suppliers. When cash is well balanced, there will be no more outflows. This is done by ensuring that the goods that they receive from their suppliers are paid on time and also ensure that the debtors are meeting their obligations on time. When suppliers are paid on time, they can avail discount to the business which increases the cash at hand.

When a firm can produce their goods in large quantities to match the large demand, it means that they are getting a lot of money. If debtors can meet their obligations on time and the firm on the other hand pay suppliers on time, it means that it is made to make regular payments of commitments. When employees are paid their wages and salaries within the stipulated, it increases their efficiency which in turn increases productivity and reduction in wastages.

It very easy for a business to access loans. Financial institutions are using the business financial statements to assess the creditworthiness and be able to approve loans. When an enterprise can maintain high solvency and goodwill, it becomes easy for banks and other financial institutions to award them loans. Also, it enables the businesses to get loans with favorable terms that will not exert too much pressure to them.

Also, firms will enjoy uninterrupted production of goods. When suppliers are paid on time, they will be in a position to supply raw materials continuously. This will ensure that the production of goods remains constant which leads to an increase in sales because customers are receiving their goods on time. This leads to increases in sales which leads to increases in profits.

When a firm manages its capital efficiently, it is able to meet unforeseen shocks and peak demands. It helps firms to be able to survive through the crisis with confidence since they have enough cash to handle it. Also, it enables firms to meet unexpected increases in demand because of continuous production.

When firms can have enough funds, it is in a position to meet unseen contingencies. This is because there are enough funds allocated to meet the emergencies if it occurs. Therefore, firms are not worried about meeting future emergencies which might reduce business operations.




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