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From humble beginnings in regional Australia to becoming trusted advisors for businesses across the continent, our story reflects the evolving landscape of working capital management.
Started with a simple mission: help Australian businesses understand their cash flow cycles better. Back then, most small business owners were flying blind when it came to working capital. We began with three clients and a coffee-stained spreadsheet system that somehow worked.
Published our groundbreaking study on seasonal cash flow patterns in Australian agriculture. This research caught attention from the Reserve Bank and established us as serious contributors to financial discourse. Suddenly, we weren't just consultants - we were thought leaders.
Launched our proprietary cash flow prediction model during the pandemic recovery. While other firms struggled with remote work, we thrived by digitising our entire analytical process. This pivot saved dozens of client businesses from closure.
Received the Australian Financial Services Innovation Award for our work in predictive working capital analysis. More importantly, our client portfolio grew to include enterprises from Perth to Brisbane, all benefiting from our uniquely Australian approach to financial management.
Deep dives into complex financial challenges, backed by real data and decades of combined experience working with Australian businesses.
Our analysis of 400+ agricultural businesses during last year's challenging conditions reveals surprising patterns in cash flow resilience. The data shows that traditional working capital ratios miss critical seasonal variations.
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Most businesses focus on accounts receivable while ignoring supplier payment optimization. Our research into 200 manufacturing clients shows how strategic supplier relationships can unlock 20-40 days of additional cash flow.
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Beyond the obvious borrowing cost implications, interest rate movements create ripple effects through inventory valuation, customer payment behavior, and supplier terms. Here's what our models predict for 2025.
Read Full Analysis →Bite-sized wisdom from our daily work with Australian businesses. These aren't theoretical concepts - they're practical insights born from real client experiences.
Most businesses calculate cash conversion cycles wrong. They forget about seasonal inventory buildup and payment term negotiations that happen outside formal agreements. The real cycle is usually 15-20 days longer than reported.
Customer payment behavior changes dramatically around the 30-day mark. Our data shows collection rates drop by 40% after day 35. Smart businesses structure their entire customer experience around this psychological boundary.
The optimal inventory turnover rate isn't what textbooks suggest. For most Australian businesses, it's between 6-8 times annually. Higher than 10 suggests stockout risks; lower than 4 indicates cash flow inefficiency.
Paying suppliers early for discounts sounds smart but rarely is. The hidden cost of lost cash flow flexibility usually outweighs 2/10 net 30 terms. Better to negotiate longer payment periods during good cash flow months.
When economic uncertainty hits, businesses hoard cash and extend payment cycles. This creates a cascading effect. The winners are those who maintain strong supplier relationships and have credit facilities arranged before they're needed.
Fast-growing businesses often run into the 'prosperity trap' where success creates cash flow problems. Revenue growth of 30%+ annually typically requires working capital increases that catch owners off guard. Plan for it early.