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24: Liabilities, Leverage & the Line Between Growth and Chaos
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In this episode, Iyanna Vaughn discusses the importance of understanding liabilities in business. She explains how liabilities can be a powerful tool for growth when managed correctly, and emphasizes the need to compare assets and liabilities to maintain financial health. The episode covers different types of liabilities, the significance of the debt to asset ratio, and how liabilities can impact cash flow positively and negatively. Iyanna also shares strategies for using liabilities strategically to enhance business operations and avoid cash flow surprises.
Takeaways
- Liabilities can be a powerful tool for growth.
- Understanding your balance sheet is crucial for financial health.
- Current liabilities are due within the year, while long-term liabilities extend beyond one year.
- The debt to asset ratio is a key metric for assessing financial stability.
- A healthy debt to asset ratio should ideally be no more than 30%.
- Liabilities can impact cash flow positively when used strategically.
- Avoid merchant loans as they can create a vicious cycle of debt.
- Utilizing lines of credit for special projects can help manage cash flow.
- It's important to track liabilities to prevent cash flow surprises.
- Liabilities don't have to be inherently bad if monitored and used strategically.
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