Business A-Level
Cash flow and working capital
What Cash flow and working capital means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Cash flow and working capital
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Reference: AQA
Finance is needed for the working capital tied up before customers pay, because marketing spend and stock build come before the cash from sales arrives.
Topics that use Cash flow and working capital
- Marketing management (AQA A-Level)
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- differentiation
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- Dynamic pricing
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Using Cash flow and working capital in the exam
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