Science 7 - LAND and SEA BREEZE and its Characteristics
Working capital management
1. Working Capital Management is…
1. Managing LIQUIDITY - Current assets : Current
Liabilities
If a firm is LIQUID it can pay short term debts + take advantage of business
opportunities (e.g… )
2. Determining the best mix of current assets and current
liabilities.
Ratio of 2:1 is accepted as appropriate, yet depends on situation.
2. Controlling Assets
Cash
Too little – can’t pay debts
Too much – not taking advantage of growth
opportunities
Receivables
Must check credit rating of customers
Debt collection procedure
Send out reminders
Keep records up to date
Inventory
Cost if unsold
Too little – can’t meet increase in demand
Too much – unnecessary storage costs
Controlling Liabilities
Payables
Take advantage of interest free periods
Must be paid to avoid extra fees
Short term Loans
High interest rates
Overdraft
Convenient
Cheap
Terms are negotiable with bank
3. Strategies for managing Working Capital
Leasing
Hire, rather than purchase
Can enable a business to increase
their no. of assets and maximise
profitability (equipment can pay for
itself through the profit it generates)
No deposit required
Sale and lease back
Selling assets to a lessor and then
leasing the assets back.
Attempt Q10 p.333