Once reserved for big corporations and banks, stress testing lets you run “what if” scenarios — like a 20% sales dip or a sudden spike in costs — to see how your business would hold up.

How to stress test your small business finances (before it's too late) When the economy takes a hit, small businesses usually feel it first. Inflation, rising interest rates, or global disruptions ...

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Current ratio. Divide current assets by current liabilities. A number above 1.0 means you should be able to pay what's due in the near term. Quick ratio.

Rawpixel.com // Shutterstock How to stress test your small business finances (before it’s too late) When the economy takes a hit, small businesses usually feel it first.

Rawpixel.com // Shutterstock How to stress test your small business finances (before it’s too late) When the economy takes a hit, small businesses usually feel it first.

How to stress test your small business finances (before it's too late) When the economy takes a hit, small businesses usually feel it first. Inflation, rising interest rates, or global disruptions ...

Rawpixel.com // Shutterstock How to stress test your small business finances (before it’s too late) When the economy takes a hit, small businesses usually feel it first.