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Re:What to do if your startup is running out of cash by zeckalpha on Thursday March 26, 2020 @12:40AM (#22690816)
> 4.) Defer payments to vendors. If it's 15 days net pay in 60. Our customers do this all the time.

Not good advice if you think the crunch may last more than 60 days.

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Re:What to do if your startup is running out of cash by hodgesrm on Thursday March 26, 2020 @11:15AM (#22694332)
It's part of 'flattening the curve'. In 60 days your overall burn can be lower due to other factors, so you can add the payments back in.
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Re:What to do if your startup is running out of cash by zeckalpha on Thursday March 26, 2020 @07:04PM (#22698895)
Be sure to annualize your effective interest rate.
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