Capital management balances the resources needed for operations and investment with the obligations attached to funding. It requires visibility of liquidity, debt, equity and commitments rather than a single target for the bank balance.
Map where funds are tied up, including inventory, receivables and long-lived assets. Review expected payments and the timing of financing obligations. Distinguish capital available for a new project from money already needed to meet existing commitments.
Assess how proposed investment, borrowing or distributions affect resilience under weaker trading conditions. Consider contractual restrictions and the business's ability to obtain further funding. Avoid using a temporary cash surplus as proof of a permanent capacity to distribute funds.
Review the plan as operating conditions change. Assign responsibility for liquidity monitoring and financing decisions. Keep significant assumptions and approvals documented so that the business can explain how its funding choices support its obligations and priorities.
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