A business can be profitable and still run short of cash. That may sound contradictory, but it is a common challenge for growing businesses. A company may have strong sales, signed contracts, healthy accounts receivable, and profitable operations—but if cash...

For a growing business, profitability and cash flow are not always the same thing. A company can have strong sales, healthy margins, and a growing customer base—and still find itself short on cash when payroll, suppliers, inventory, or other operating...