Cash Flow

    Working Capital

    Definition

    Current assets minus current liabilities — the short-term capital available to fund operations.

    Why it matters

    Growing businesses consume working capital as they scale. Owners who don't model the consumption are repeatedly surprised by cash strain during growth.

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