Why Profitable Businesses Still Run Out of Cash

Season 3, Episode 1 of the VHA podcast with Vidyanth Bhola examines why profitable businesses can still run out of cash. The episode explains the difference between accounting profit and actual cash, and how credit terms, rising costs, and rapid growth can strain liquidity. It outlines practical steps smart owners take—weekly cash monitoring, three-month cash forecasts, prompt invoicing, debtor follow-up, and careful stock and expense management—to keep the business solvent despite growth pressures.