If you've established a good banking relationship with a banker, he or she might be willing to provide a short-term note for one order or for a seasonal inventory and/or accounts receivable buildup.

Working capital is the amount of money a company would have left over for its operations if it paid off all of its short-term debts with its short-term assets. Working capital refers to the amount ...

Ratios of 1 or higher indicate short-term solvency. Because the current ratio compares short-term assets directly to short-term liabilities, a ratio of 1 or more indicates that a company would be ...