WORKING CAPITAL OPTIMISATION

It is crucial for us all that business get a better handle on the whole working capital cycle, and the drivers behind it, believes working capital expert John Mardle. It should never simply be left to the financial director or the accountants he tells Ann O'Dea more...

THE WORKING CAPITAL PITFALLS - AND WHY

John Mardle'sTop 10 Tips for reducing working capital - from believing that working capital problems are simply an issue for the finance department, to waiting for a business recovery before trying to improve your working capital processes more...

CASH-FLOW FORECASTS

Ciaran O'Brien explains that a strong cash-flow projection process is vital for any business to see problems coming down the line, and catch them in time. And it can lead to more effective communications with your bank and key creditors more...

MANAGING DEBTORS

Alan Morris explains how efficient debtor management can be implemented to improve your cash flow and ultimately strenghten your business. And, he says, a good process will free up senior management to focus on key strategic issues, and on growing the business more...

MANAGING CREDITORS

Effective management of creditors is one of the easiest ways for businesses to improve cash flow. Alan Morris explains how it can be achieved, and how it can help identify future opportunities for savings more...

COST-CUTTING PLANS

Cost-cutting is a vital part of any working capital management strategy, but don't make the mistake of imposing arbitrary budget cuts across the business without a well thought-out plan, says Alan Morris more...

CURRENCY MANAGEMENT

Allowing currency developments to simply take their course can have a serious impact on your working capital, and for many businesses can mean selling their goods and services at a loss, says Jane Suiter more...

STOCK MANAGEMENT

The efficient management of inventory is inextricably linked to a healthy working capital position, so you need to be acutely tuned in to how your stock moves, says Sorcha Corcoran more...

BUILDING WORKING CAPITAL

If you're one of the lucky firms that still finds itself with excess earnings, don't neglect working capital accumulation, says Róisín Killeen more...

RAISING FINANCE

While all efforts should be made to find working capital in-house, most companies will revert to raising finance for short-term or day-to-day needs, as well as for the medium term. Maeve McGovern looks at your options more...

EFFICIENT TAX PLANNING

Efficient and informed management of your tax payments can offer your business savings and short-term cash-flow benefits, while still ensuring your business is fully tax compliant, says Julie Herlihy more...