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Get a grip on growth

More revenue and larger assignments, yet less money in the bank at the end of the month? Mylène Duurland explains how to retain control over cash flow and returns during rapid growth.

Mylène Duurland of Impact Growth Partner with presenter Ron Lemmens in the Business Update studio at New Business Radio

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Get a grip on growth: prevent success from putting pressure on cash flow

22:52 minutes · Audio in Dutch
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Growth consumes cash and immediately exposes weaknesses in business operations. More clients and more work can create additional financial pressure when margins, working capital and cash flow are not actively managed.

In this episode of Business Update, presenter Ron Lemmens speaks with Mylène Duurland, founder of Impact Growth Partner and financial strategist for growing businesses. They discuss the financial reality behind scalability and the decisions required to finance growth sustainably.

Five questions answered in this episode

  1. Why can higher revenue lead to a lower bank balance? The episode explains where rapid growth ties up cash and why profit is not the same as available liquidity.
  2. How can you recognise that a large new assignment may cost money? Margin, capacity, payment terms and pre-financing must be considered together before signing.
  3. Which three financial indicators should every business owner monitor? Alongside revenue, cash flow, margin and working capital require structural attention.
  4. What does scalability require from processes? A growing business needs clearer responsibilities, better management information and less dependency on its owner.
  5. How do you make sharp decisions in an uncertain policy environment? Scenario thinking helps owners continue investing deliberately without losing sight of financial headroom.

Revenue growth is not the same as financial progress

A growing order book can feel positive while receivables, inventory and work in progress absorb increasing amounts of cash. The relevant question is not only how much revenue is added, but also how much capital that revenue requires and when the cash actually arrives.

Would you like to apply this to your business? Read more about Cash Flow ControlFinancing guidance or see how Growth Partner connects cash flow, KPIs, forecasts and decision-making.

Mylène Duurland, founder of Impact Growth Partner and financial strategist
Mylène Duurland

Mylène helps SME owners who need more than a bookkeeper, but for whom a CFO is still a step too far. Drawing on experience in finance, private equity and M&A, she turns financial figures into clear decisions about cash flow, profit, growth and business value. Together with entrepreneurs, she builds financially stronger, better organised and transferable businesses.

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