Credit carries risk, but smart credit policies help the business grow.
The streaming giant's shares jumped 12% after it indicated it would return any excess cash to shareholders through buybacks.
Don't let uncertainty deter your company from growth, but be sure finance keeps a close eye on internal processes and key relationships.
"GM is benefiting from robust customer demand for our new vehicles and services, especially our full-size pickups and SUVs."
The automaker sees stronger sales ahead with its plants now back in production after coronavirus-related shutdowns.
What else can companies do to help drive their businesses' short-term cash flows and fund their long-term ambitions?
While the automaker sees a return to profitability in Q3 after the $702 million Q1 loss, S&P is predicting only limited improvement.
And for CFO Fred Crawford, investing the excess cash means weighing opportunities against the baseline return afforded by stock buybacks.
The company expects its turnaround strategy to yield "significantly better" performance after a "reset" year in 2019.
The company's shares fell 3.8% on its earnings report but it is now "approaching 50% penetration of U.S. TV households."
Some findings seem to support allegations that companies are practicing "earnings management."
Collections are key to a low days sales outstanding (DSO) number — and the faster the money comes in, the more breathing room an organization has.
