How cash moves
A busy pipeline does not guarantee immediate cash. Cancellations, approvals and client payment terms can stretch the interval between work and receipt.
A practical situation
A video production studio books a large campaign and needs cameras and crew payments before final client sign-off.
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Common funding needs
- Production equipment
- Project mobilisation
- Staff and contractors
- Studio fit-out
- Working capital
Questions to prepare
- Which projects are contracted?
- When are milestone payments due?
- How reusable is the proposed equipment?