guided sequence

“We won a huge order and now I'm not sure we can afford to deliver it.”

The big order we can't afford to fulfil

Big orders sink businesses through the funding gap between buying materials and getting paid. Bridge the gap deliberately before saying yes.

1. 1

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   Cash flow simulator

   Model the order month by month — outflows first, payment later — and find the gap.

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2. 2

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   Value at risk

   Know the worst case if the client delays or defaults before committing.

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3. 3

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   Borrowing readiness check

   If bridge financing is needed, verify you can carry it.

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4. 4

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   Customer's money model

   Negotiate advance and milestone payments framed around their interests.

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