Cash Flow & Working Capital

Cash flow problems remain one of the biggest reasons small businesses struggle, even when sales are growing.

This course provides a practical, jargon-free introduction to cash flow management and working capital optimisation for SMB owners, managers, and anyone responsible for business finances.

Rather than focusing on accounting theory, you’ll learn how money actually moves through a business and how to improve liquidity, reduce financial pressure, and support sustainable growth.

What You’ll Learn

• The difference between profit and cash flow
• How cash flows through an organisation
• The key drivers of working capital
• How receivables, payables, and inventory affect liquidity
• Essential cash flow metrics and KPIs
• Common cash flow mistakes businesses make
• Practical techniques to improve cash conversion
• How to forecast cash flow with confidence
• Strategies for managing growth without creating cash shortages

Who This Course Is For

• Small business owners
• Founders and entrepreneurs
• Finance and operations professionals
• Business managers
• Team members seeking stronger financial literacy

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the financial health of your business beyond profit figures
• Identify working capital inefficiencies
• Build more reliable cash flow forecasts
• Make better operational and financial decisions
• Improve business resilience and reduce liquidity risk

Why This Course Matters

Many businesses fail because they run out of cash, not because they lack customers.

Mastering cash flow and working capital gives you the ability to anticipate challenges, seize growth opportunities, and build a stronger, more sustainable business. This course equips you with practical knowledge that can be applied immediately, regardless of industry or business size.

Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Format: Self-Paced Online Learning
Access: Lifetime Access