{"id":22352,"date":"2019-07-27T15:20:39","date_gmt":"2019-07-27T09:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterslice.com\/learning\/?p=22352"},"modified":"2019-09-05T18:44:13","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T13:14:13","slug":"working-capital-management-strategy-for-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterslice.com\/learning\/working-capital-management-strategy-for-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"Working Capital Management Strategy for Startups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">A majority of startups lack short of a significant amount of funds\nin their infancy period. Hence, they must practice the proven working capital\nmanagement strategy for startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The availability of funds plays a catalyst role in the\nescalation of the startup. At the same time, it is imperative to manage the\navailable funds efficiently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of startups started with personal funds and\nborrowed from a close circle of family and friends.&nbsp; The amount of funds in their pool is limited.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such conditions, it becomes mandatory to make a useful\nutilization of funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact on Startup Growth and Sustainability <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of startups that fail in the initial years of\nbusiness commencement are due to lack of funds. Having sufficient working\ncapital resources provides the flexibility of escalating business operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Startups working on new-age business models need time for a\nprofit-driving stage of maturity. An on-time availability of funds can surely\nact as a decisive factor in their success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most influential element is still the skills of\nmanagement to utilize the funds most effectively.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, reducing the expenses without compromising on the\nquality of business operations can be beneficial for the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some ground-breaking methods can be taken into practice\nworking capital management guidelines for startups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By following the given methods, you will be able to reduce\nbusiness costs, increases profitability, and ensure sustainability for the\nstartup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Narrow\nDown Office Space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most innovative way to reduce\nstartup expenses is to use a co-working space. This method applies to people\nwith a team of up to 30 members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of co-working space gains\nsignificant prominence in the last decade in the startup community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A co-working space is a place where\nmany startups use common premises and resources on a sharing <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Basis&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;In finance, the &amp;quot;basis&amp;quot; is a term with several applications, including representing the difference between the spot price and the future contract price of an asset, which is vital in investment(...)&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/enterslice.com\/learning\/terms\/basis\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'>basis<\/a>. Such a\nfacility saves operating costs for startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This facility acts as a boon for\nsingle founders and startups with relatively small teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For startups with their private\npremises, a smart way of operating is to share your office space with another\nstartup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, take space on\nrent in someone else&rsquo;s premises is also an alternative to renting a co-working\nspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use\nOnline Marketing <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Still relying on dated print media\nmarketing? Well, this is one sure-shot way to increase your operating expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cutting down on customary marketing\nexpenses and harnessing the power of the internet is a route to reduced working\ncapital expenses for startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online marketing tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/ads.google.com\/intl\/en_in\/home\/\">Google Ad Words<\/a>, Facebook Ads are much cheaper and effective than their traditional counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using paid social media\nadvertisement is cheaper than the billboard ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, there is also an\noption for unpaid advertisement channels on the internet. This includes running\na blog to interest your potential customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a person is ready to invest time\nand effort, this can provide long term and sustainable benefits to the startup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><b>Also, Read:<\/b> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterslice.com\/learning\/top-10-marketing-ideas-for-small-businesses\/\">Top 10 Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses<\/a><\/mark>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hire\nExpert Financial Consultants <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/enterslice.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"Capital Management\" class=\"wp-image-22353\" width=\"484\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/enterslice.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Picture1.png 975w, https:\/\/enterslice.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Picture1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/enterslice.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Picture1-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The first secret to sufficient\nworking capital management is to take services from expert financial\nconsultants. The majority of problems that occur in managing business finance\nare a result of not taking specialist financial advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking help from financial experts\nwill help to understand the nature of expenses and classify their utility. It\nis significant to segregate unproductive expenses from the productive ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This analysis of expenses can be\nprovided in the best possible manner by knowledgeable financial consultants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outsource\nSupplementary Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Outsourcing services can be an excellent\noption for startups to reduce working expenses. Outsourcing work is in practice\nglobally for a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefit of outsourcing is that\nit can help the startup to focus on core business operations and leave\nauxiliary work to outsourcing partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, hiring and\nmaintenance of the physical workforce can incur substantial costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entities can take services from freelancers and contractual labour for non-core business activities. The prominent services that are being outsourced are legal and other compliances services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Startups can save costs by not\nhiring in-house lawyers and accountants. Moreover, they get to choose from the\nbest pool of resources to receive services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review\nExpenses in Budget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor planning is the proven method\nfor business failure, tried and tested on many startups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><blockquote class=\"mb-5\" style=\"border: 1px solid;text-align:center !important;font-size:17px;padding: 10px;background: #F8D371;color: #0A0701\"><strong> &ldquo;Failing to plan is planning to fail.&rdquo; <\/strong><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Every startup should inspect their\nbudget for unnecessary expenses that can be avoided. Cutting down on\nunnecessary and preventable costs can save a lot of money for these budding\nbusiness entities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a working capital management\nplan is a necessity for the success of the startup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Few tips for working capital budgeting are as follows;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Do not buy in bulk in advance; but when it is necessary to buy. <\/li><li>In today&rsquo;s ready to ship retail <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Market&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;A market is a structured environment, either physical or virtual, where buyers and sellers convene to trade goods and services. This trading hub operates based on the principles of supply and(...)&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/enterslice.com\/learning\/terms\/market\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'>market<\/a>, bulk buying may not be a necessity for startups. Buy limited inventory &ndash; Buying massive inventory comes with the liability of storage requirements and maintenance of inventory. This can add up to increase working capital expenses.<\/li><li>Avoid unnecessary expenses like magazine subscriptions that nobody reads.<\/li><li>Do not let loans and advances.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use\nRefurbished Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A new and shining business\norganization needs not to complement its spirits with new and shining\nfurniture. Gently used refurbished furniture can also render the same comfort\nand luxury for Startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about it; purchasing\nfurniture for the office is among the chief costs of establishment for the\nmajority of businesses. It is a high cost for the establishment of any new\noffice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intelligently choosing a set of\nused furniture can reduce the cost of establishments on a large scale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most buy refurbished furniture&rsquo;s are as follows;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Printers and copiers<\/li><li>Refurbished Smartphone and monitors<\/li><li>Chairs, cushions, and desks<\/li><li>Storage equipment<\/li><li>Glassware and cutlery<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Startups can procure this furniture from re-selling websites on the\ninternet. Even high branded manufactures provide used furniture at a discounted\nprice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Automation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The world is moving towards new\ntechnology with every passing day. These new technologies are serving to make\nour lives better and productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, business processes are\nutilizing technological development to become more productive. Startups that\nare able to identify these areas of up-gradation are ahead of their\ncounterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Automation of business processes\nhelps to reduce operating expenses for startups. Startups can save money by\ngetting rid of unproductive, time consuming, and resources consuming business\nprocesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><b>Also, Read:<\/b> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterslice.com\/learning\/digital-marketing-strategies\/\">The Best Digital Marketing Strategies and Tactics in 2019<\/a><\/mark>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hire\nInterns <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring a full-time employee is a\nsignificant expense for a budding startup. Hence, several employees mean the\nmore financial load on the entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, not hiring employees sounds excessively\ndifferent from the normal course of business growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most feasible way to tackle the\nsituation is to hire Interns. Interns are people who work in an organization\nfor a short period of work experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are paid in the form of a\nstipend. The amount paid to interns is comparatively less to full-time\nemployees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students or fresh graduates\nrepresent a majority in internship programs. However, the entry is not\nrestricted to this class of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People work as interns to learn and\nhave work experience. Hiring interns give a chance for startups to provide\ntraining for their desired employability skills to the intern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Startups can get a high quality of\nwork at a lesser cost from interns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pool\nResources <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another constructive method for\ncutting down on expenses for startups is to pool resources with similar\nentities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying resources in bulk quantity\ncan be helpful to gain maximum discounts from the seller. However, buying a\nbulk order from their funds for availing discounts can be a wrong move for\nstartups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pooling money from similar entities\ncan help to solve this problem. Startups can save a large amount of money in\nthe form of discounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are multiple ways to pool resources such as forming a cooperative society, opting for <a href=\"https:\/\/enterslice.com\/msme-registration\">MSME registration<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/enterslice.com\/nsic-registration\"><strong>NSIC<\/strong><\/a> registration, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opting for MSME registration is one\nof the distinct ways to save expenses. The government provides subsidies in\ntrademark registration, patent registration, etc. At the same time, they\nprovide opportunities for promotions in National and International trade shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid\nDebt <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/enterslice.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Picture2.png\" alt=\"Capital Management\" class=\"wp-image-22354\" width=\"469\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/enterslice.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Picture2.png 938w, https:\/\/enterslice.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Picture2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/enterslice.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Picture2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/enterslice.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Picture2-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another sound advice for any\nstartup to grow is to avoid preventable debts. Avoiding such obligations can\nensure that expenses are made within the prescribed budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Debt-ridden startups are often\nfound to be in the practice of making unnecessary expenses. These expenses can\nincrease the working capital expenses for the startup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Debt should be raised and utilized\nafter consultancy from financial advisors. This can ensure that the money\nraised via the debt fund is utilized appropriately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Startups that run according to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterslice.com\/business-plan\">Business Plans<\/a> as\nprepared by financial experts can track their expenses quickly and reduce them\nsignificantly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoiding debts and unnecessary\nexpenses can ensure a stable financial record and credit rating for the\nenterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrapping\nUp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The advised methods for working\ncapital management are beneficial for every startup. Cutting on unnecessary\nexpenses can allow utilizing those funds for business development activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Startups need to manage their\nexpenses to maintain a positive cash flow ration. Having a positive cash flow\nratio is very important for startup growth and valuation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A majority of startups lack short of a significant amount of funds in their infancy period. Hence, they must practice the proven working capital management strategy for startups. The availability of funds plays a catalyst role in the escalation of the startup. At the same time, it is imperative to manage the available funds efficiently. 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