Cash flow management is important for startups and SMEs to ensure expenses are covered and to maintain financial stability, as negative cash flow can jeopardize business longevity. Effective cash flow control not only minimises financial difficulties but also strengthens your business’s position when negotiating future growth funding, often leading to better terms.

Cash runway is vital for start-ups and early-stage businesses to monitor financial health in a period of fast-paced growth. Cash runway is a critical figure to monitor for long-term business viability, and has many influencing factors start-ups need to consider, though longer cash runways are critical for long-term business viability.

For businesses looking to expand, securing adequate funding is paramount. While founders often turn to traditional bank loans, exploring the diverse landscape of growth funding can unlock strategic advantages. This article examines various growth funding mechanisms, including debt financing.

Read our quick guide to understanding venture debt, Australia’s newest form of financing for high-growth businesses. The article provides a summary on what it is, key benefits, considerations and global trends.