How much cash is your growth going to need?

Sales are up and the bank balance is down. Usually that is working capital: stock on the shelf, money owed by dealers, and less credit from suppliers than you give. Put in your numbers to see how much cash the cycle holds, and what changes if you shorten it.

Your numbers

Average month. For a seasonal business, use the peak month.

Sales minus cost of goods sold, as a share of sales.

How many days of sales your stock would cover, at cost.

How long customers and dealers take to pay, on average.

How long you take to pay suppliers, on average.

Scenario

Optional.

Your result appears here when you press Calculate.