A government contractor in the manufacturing sector faced a short-term liquidity crunch due to delayed accounts receivable and the effects of a government shutdown. With operational costs piling up and existing jobs in progress, the business urgently needed working capital to maintain momentum and protect its workforce.
Vision
The company’s leadership aimed to navigate short-term volatility while maintaining cash flow, ensuring ongoing projects stayed on track without disruption. Their broader goal was to preserve operations during the AR delay and maximize financial stability once payments resumed.
Opportunity
By bridging this temporary cash gap, the business could avoid stalled projects, protect vendor relationships, and retain critical staff, ensuring long-term sustainability and positioning itself for growth once AR resumed its cycle.
Challenge
AR Disruption
Government shutdown delayed expected receivables.
Liquidity Shortfall
Immediate costs risked going unpaid without a capital infusion.
Time Pressure
A tight window required quick decision-making and funding turnaround.
How Fora Financial Helped
Fora Financial responded swiftly to the company’s time-sensitive needs, providing $150,000 in working capital with multiple flexible funding options. The fast approval and tailored structure gave the client breathing room to keep jobs moving and avoid operational disruption.
Results
Operational Continuity
The company secured the funds needed to keep projects running and cover short-term expenses.
Cash Flow Protection
Timely capital preserved their ability to meet payroll and supplier obligations.
Stability During Uncertainty
The funding ensured the business could stay focused on execution despite delays in receivables.
Conclusion
Fora Financial helped this manufacturer overcome a critical liquidity gap with speed and precision. By understanding the urgency and structuring a customized solution, Fora enabled the company to stay resilient during an unpredictable financial period, positioning them to recover stronger as payments resumed.
Why Fora Financial
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Tailored Solutions
Fora customized a funding structure that aligned with the business’s unique cash cycle.
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Speed & Simplicity
Quick approval and funding within a tight deadline.
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Reliable Partner
The company valued Fora’s responsiveness during a period when other options were limited.