Ecommerce Working Capital: Why Growing Online Brands Run Out of Cash
Online brands pay for stock and ads upfront while marketplaces hold the cash. A UK guide to the ecommerce cash conversion cycle, payout lags and how to fund the gap.
July 2026
Working Capital for Hospitality: Why Cash-Rich Pubs and Restaurants Run Dry
Hospitality gets paid instantly and pays suppliers later, so why is cash so tight? The negative working capital trap in UK pubs, restaurants and cafes explained.
Working Capital for Recruitment Agencies: Funding the Pay-and-Bill Gap
Recruitment agencies pay temps weekly but invoice clients on 30-60 days. Here's why the pay-and-bill gap eats cash as you grow, and how to fund it.
Overtrading: How Growing Too Fast Can Bankrupt a Profitable Business
Overtrading is when sales grow faster than working capital can fund, so a profitable business runs out of cash. How to spot the warning signs and fund growth safely.