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How do I use working capital to grow?

Cover the costs that come before revenue — inventory, payroll for new work, deposits on contracts — and repay as that revenue lands.

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Cash flow

Putting working capital to work for growth

Working capital is the cash that keeps daily operations running: buying stock, paying staff, covering rent while customers pay. Used deliberately, extra working capital lets a business take on bigger orders, negotiate better supplier terms and grow without stalling.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Why owners use Merchant Fund Express

Same-day decisions

A person reviews your revenue, time in business and bank activity, often within hours.

Lines of credit too

Advances, lines of credit and second-position options in one place.

Next-day funding

Approved files are usually funded the next business day.

Buyouts up to $100K

Existing balances of $100,000 or less can be bought out.

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Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

How it actually works

Bigger orders. Many businesses turn down large orders because they cannot afford the materials or labor up front. Working capital lets you accept them. Before doing so, confirm the customer credit, the payment terms and the margin, because a large order paid in 60 days ties up cash for two months.

Better supplier terms. Cash on hand can earn early-payment or volume discounts from suppliers. A 2% discount for paying within 10 days instead of 30, applied to $50,000 of monthly purchases, saves about $1,000 a month. Compare such savings with the cost of the working capital used to capture them.

Smoother operations. Adequate working capital prevents the hidden costs of being cash-tight: late fees, rush shipping, lost discounts, overtime to catch up after delays and the time owners spend juggling payments. Those savings rarely appear as a line item but add up.

Growth hiring and marketing. Working capital can cover payroll for new staff while they ramp up, or marketing campaigns before the revenue they generate arrives. Treat these as investments with payback estimates, not ongoing expenses funded by borrowing.

Revenue-based funding, a line of credit or a term loan can each supply working capital. MFE considers credit from 500 and can provide revenue-based working capital quickly; choose the product whose payment fits your cash cycle.

A worked example

Here is working capital used to accept a larger order. Illustrative numbers.

Funding for the project$75,000
Total payback (factor 1.35)$101,250
Term~36 weeks
Payment per week$2,812
Monthly payment the project must cover$12,178
Your estimate of added monthly profit$30,000
VerdictPays back within the term

Illustrative. Replace the estimate with your own numbers before applying.

Growth uses of working capital

Accept larger ordersCheck customer credit and terms
Early-payment discountsCompare savings with funding cost
Avoid cash-tight costsLate fees, rush shipping, overtime
Ramp new hiresPayroll before contribution
Pre-fund marketingSpend before revenue arrives

Who this fits — and who should wait

Good fit:

Probably not yet:

Related questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How can working capital help a business grow?

It lets you accept larger orders, capture discounts and operate without cash-tight costs.

Is it worth borrowing to get supplier discounts?

When the discount exceeds the cost of the funds used.

What should I check before a big order?

Customer credit, payment terms and margin.

Can working capital fund new hires?

Yes, during their ramp-up period, with a payback estimate.

Which product supplies working capital?

Revenue-based funding, lines of credit or term loans, depending on profile and need.

What are the hidden costs of being cash-tight?

Late fees, rush shipping, lost discounts and overtime.

How much working capital should a growing business keep?

Enough to cover several weeks of fixed costs plus the cash tied up in your next growth step.

Payroll $25K
Inventory $60K
Equipment $90K
Expansion $150K

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Before you apply:

  • Check margin on large orders
  • Calculate discount savings vs. cost
  • Track cash-tight costs
  • Match product to cash cycle

Merchant Fund Express vs. a traditional bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Decision time
Same day
Weeks
Credit to apply
500 minimum
Usually much stronger credit
Collateral
Not required for most offers
Often required
Documents
Bank statements and ID
Tax returns, financials, plans
Offers
Multiple funders, compare
One lender

See what your business qualifies for

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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