Running a business, large or small, is a massive endeavor that revolves around several key aspects of the market. Much of this is out of your hands, which is why it is important to understand the best strategies for reacting to them.
Sometimes those factors risk or result in business insolvency — a term indicating financial troubles that may lead to a bankruptcy or debt reorganization. As Chron.com details, you have to contend with at least three factors when determining your business’s insolvency and your options after the writing is on the wall.
Three external factors to insolvency
Starting a business or keeping a business afloat often involves initial financing from investors or other loans. The more loans you have for your business, the more interest you need to factor in before it makes a profit.
Disrupted cash flow through supply lines or mismatched paydays may impact your ability to provide your services on time or leave you without money from a client to pay for a job’s materials.
Overall market conditions, such as globally impacted supply chains or larger companies competing for your business, also threaten your business’s viability.
Insolvency to bankruptcy
Insolvency does not necessarily require bankruptcy — you have plenty of options as a business owner to reorient your debt-paying capacity. However, sometimes bankruptcy is your best tool after considering all the factors. When that time comes, it is important to understand the needs of your business and the direction you want to take things.
Whether you seek liquidation or reorganization, there are tools and resources available to make the process clearer.
