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The importance of working capital

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Why is working capital important to a business? What are the consequences of too little working capital?

Can a business have too much? If so, what are the consequences of too much working capital?

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Positive and sufficient working capital is needed for a business to operate at its fullest capacity. However too little working capital can indicate a shortage in liquidity, even if the business is making money. Also too much working capital can mean that the company is not sensibly investing its money or there is more inventory than needed.

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Working capital is the amount of a business that can be applied to its operations. It is the amount of current assets that exceed current liabilities. Positive and sufficient ...

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