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How to Use Working Capital Lenders to Improve Your Cash Conversion Cycle
The cash conversion cycle shows how long your cash is tied up between spending and getting paid. This post explores how CPG-focused working capital lenders can help founders extend payables, preserve vendor relationships, and reduce cash strain—without needing to overhaul operations.
How to Set Up Your Chart of Accounts: What Every Food and Beverage Founder Needs to Know
Most founders inherit a messy chart of accounts—but a generic setup won’t cut it in CPG. Learn how to structure your COA for better margin tracking, pricing clarity, and investor readiness.
Before You Say Yes to That Dream Retail Account, Make Sure Your Cash and Crew Can Handle the Shelf Space
That shelf space might be a milestone, but it could also break your ops. Learn how to budget and staff for a successful retail launch.
Direct-to-Consumer vs. Distribution: Which Channel Is Really More Profitable?
Comparing DTC and wholesale? Learn how volume, margins, labor, and cash flow timing impact channel profitability, so you can scale smarter.
What’s a Healthy Gross Margin for My CPG Brand?
Wondering if your brand’s margins are on track? Learn what gross margins look like for food and beverage categories—and how to improve yours.