Working Capital: The Engine of Your Business
Working capital is the money available for day-to-day operations. Poor management is the #1 cause of SME failure in Nigeria.
The Three Components
1. Accounts Receivable (What Customers Owe You)
Optimize by:
- Sending invoices immediately
- Using invoice discounting (FedaCash) to access cash in 24-48 hours
- Following up systematically on overdue accounts
2. Accounts Payable (What You Owe Suppliers)
Optimize by:
- Negotiating longer payment terms (30-60 days)
- Taking discounts for early payment when it makes sense
3. Inventory (What You Have in Stock)
Optimize by:
- Using inventory financing to avoid tying up cash
- Monitoring stock turnover rates
- Ordering based on demand, not gut feeling
The Cash Conversion Cycle
Formula: DSO + DIO - DPO
Goal: Shorten this cycle as much as possible.
FedaCash Solutions
Invoice discounting speeds up receivables. Cooperative savings provides working capital buffer. Inventory financing optimizes stock purchases.
Optimize your working capital. Download the FedaCash App from Google Play.


