Session 3: Financial Acumen Training Series

​Session #3: Cash Flow & Working Capital

​Learn how to manage the cash your business needs to grow. This session explores the relationship between profitability and cash flow, helping participants understand why profitable businesses can still face cash shortages. Through practical examples and an interactive case study, attendees will learn how to analyze operating cycles, estimate working capital needs, and develop strategies to maintain liquidity and finance sustainable business growth.

​About the Series:

​The Financial Acumen Training Series is a four-session program designed to help business owners strengthen their financial knowledge, evaluate funding opportunities, and build confidence when engaging with lenders and investors. Hosted by the Long Beach Accelerator in partnership with Grow America, the series combines workshops, online learning, case studies, and expert-led discussions, culminating in a live pitch competition judged by industry professionals.