{"id":1151,"date":"2023-10-02T09:00:41","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T13:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ibba.org\/insights\/?p=1151"},"modified":"2023-10-02T12:05:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T16:05:40","slug":"understanding-working-capital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibba.org\/insights\/understanding-working-capital\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Working Capital"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Working capital is what it takes to keep a business going. Historically, working capital wasn&#8217;t a significant topic for Main Street business brokers. Still, as deal sizes have gotten larger and private equity groups have added on acquisitions, it&#8217;s more important than ever for brokers to understand.<\/p>\n<p>CPA Monty Walker joins in a discussion defining working capital and its importance in a business&#8217;s sale. Listen to this informative lesson for tips and tools to understand this component.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Host<\/strong>: Cress V. 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