Sometimes the financials look strong on paper—sales are up, revenue is steady—but there’s still not enough cash in the bank. Many organizations face this disconnect between profit and liquidity, often because of how working capital is managed. If receivables are delayed, inventory is misaligned, or payables aren’t optimized, cash flow suffers, even in a profitable business.
When working capital isn’t well-managed, operations slow down, short-term obligations become harder to meet, and the organization becomes less agile in the face of change. It also puts stress on managers who are left trying to balance financial pressure with daily responsibilities. Strong working capital practices help teams manage resources more effectively, reduce financial strain, and support long-term sustainability.
This workshop introduces practical tools to help you better manage the flow of cash, inventory, receivables, and payables in your organization or department. You’ll explore credit and collections policies, evaluate inventory practices, and learn how to create terms with vendors that support your goals.
By the end of this session, you’ll understand where your working capital is tied up and how to make changes that improve your ability to meet financial obligations and plan ahead with confidence.
Learning Objectives
- Define working capital and explain its importance to financial health.
- Identify how receivables, payables, and inventory affect your organization’s cash flow.
- Evaluate whether to offer credit terms and how to manage them effectively.
- Develop or improve collections policies to support timely payments.
- Review accounts payable terms and negotiate more supportive arrangements.
- Assess inventory practices to reduce excess costs or supply gaps.
- Apply working capital tools to make better operational and financial decisions.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for managers, team leads, and professionals who oversee budgets, purchasing, or day-to-day financial decision-making. It’s particularly valuable for those who want to better understand cash flow and improve how short-term resources are managed.
You should attend if you:
- Wonder why your department or business struggles with cash flow despite strong sales
- Are responsible for purchasing or approving expenses and want to avoid tying up funds unnecessarily
- Manage invoicing, collections, or receivables and want to strengthen your approach
- Need to understand how payables and credit terms affect day-to-day operations
- Want practical tools to manage working capital and support more predictable financial planning
By attending this session, you’ll have a clearer view of where your cash is going and how to make changes that improve your team’s financial flexibility and stability.
