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"We feel like we're spinning our wheels. Our sales are good, but every month we struggle to pay the bills, and at the end of the day we haven't made any money. We've tried to get our arms around this, but we need help. Can you help us?”

 

 

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Even when sales are good and expenses are being watched like a hawk, cash can be tight. Inventory frequently is the biggest culprit. There's always something that needs to be bought, new items, new categories, broader assortments, greater depth of stock. Inventory can chew up cash in big chunks, and in a hurry.

Slipping gross margins can also cause cash flow woes. if initial markups have been eroding (often due to cost increases), or markdowns are increasing (often due to heavy markdowns), the sales that are being made just aren't going to generate the same margin dollars.

We understand that cash is the biggest worry that an independent retailer has. Even in the best of times cash is a concern. We’ll take the time to listen to you and learn about your business, and get your take on the situation. We'll do the analysis and help you understand where your cash is going. We'll put the tools in place to manage your cash flow and show you how to use them to keep you flush and grow your profits.

 

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Hurlbut & Associates is a retail consulting and business advisory firm which focuses on strategic, operational, merchandising and inventory management issues. Our retail clients leverage our  expertise to increase sales, margins, profitability and cash flow.

 
 

 

Related Reading:

 

"Talking Cash Flow Blues"

 

"Gross Margin - The Overlooked Metric"

 

"A Cash Flow Key - Think of Inventory in Terms of Time"

 

"Maximizing Profits During The Holiday Season"

 

"End-of-Season Planning"

 

"The Markdown Blues"

 

 

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