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Many businesses go through periods when cash is tight. Some companies have fluctuating sales cycles that make this problem a regular occurrence. But no matter if this issue is a one-off event or a frequent situation, the lack of working capital to fund everyday operations and spur growth is not good for any type of business. Fortunately, there’s a solution to  short-term financial stress – meet the working capital loan – quick, simple, flexible, it’s the easiest way to keep your business running at full speed.
What is working capital?
Working capital – also known as ‘net working capital’, or ‘NWC’ – is the difference between a company’s current assets and its current liabilities and it is a measure of a business’s liquidity and short-term financial health. Current assets include items such as cash, accounts receivable, and inventories of raw materials and finished goods. Current liabilities include things like accounts payable and debts.
Positive working capital is where assets are worth more than liabilities. This usually means there is good liquidity and enough cash to fund ongoing activities and invest in growth. Negative working capital, where liabilities are greater than assets and there is no surplus cash, indicates poor liquidity and it may be viewed as sign that the company is unable to adequately fund its daily activities or may even be facing bankruptcy.Â
How is working capital calculated?
Working capital is calculated by subtracting the total of a company’s liabilities from its total current assets. Current assets include cash, accounts receivable, inventory, and other assets that are expected to be liquidated or turned into cash in less than one year. Current liabilities include accounts payable, wages, taxes payable, and the current portion of long-term debt that’s due within one year. If the result reveals a surplus of assets, that is called positive working capital. If the result reveals more liabilities than assets, that’s called negative working capital.
Example:
Company’s total current assets: £200,000
Less :
Company’s total current liabilities : £135,000
Result :
Positive working capital of £65,000
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