When it comes to managing cash flow issues, most businesses assume the biggest challenge is not having enough. But sometimes, the issue is the opposite: too much cash sitting idle. And what’s true this month might change next quarter — cash flow fluctuates, and managing it well requires both agility and strategy.
Low Cash Flow: Managing Short-Term Pressure
When cash is tight, the focus is often short-term — meeting obligations, avoiding late payments, or covering operational costs. But chronic shortages may point to bigger inefficiencies across the Order to Cash process, including:
- Delayed collections and long DSO cycles
- Poor visibility of incoming and outgoing payments
- Manual invoicing or payment processing
- Missed opportunities for early collection
Temporary cash flow issues can stem from seasonal sales, delayed customer payments, or supply chain disruptions. But long-term problems need long-term fixes.
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Excess Cash: Don’t Let It Sit Idle
On the flip side, some organisations find themselves holding excess cash — which might sound ideal, but unutilised cash can be a missed opportunity.
If you’re in this position, ask:
- Could remises pour paiement anticipé save you money?
- Are there investments in automation or infrastructure being delayed?
- Can you use surplus funds to build better supplier relationships?
Too much cash could indicate strong financial health — or underutilised potential.
Short-Term vs. Long-Term Cash Flow Strategy
Cash flow is fluid. What’s true today might not be the case tomorrow. Businesses often move between having too little and too much — depending on sales cycles, payment terms, and economic conditions.
A smart cash flow strategy blends short-term adjustments with long-term process improvements, helping your team stay in control of cash flow issues regardless of which side of the equation you’re on.
Let Technology Work for You
Modern tools can help you manage cash flow issues more effectively — whether it’s unlocking early payment discounts or digitising supplier payments. B2BE’s Escompte dynamique et Paiement électronique B2B solutions are designed to do exactly that — improving flexibility, visibility, and value across your financial processes.
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