How Singapore SMEs Should Think About Cash Runway Before Yield
For business cash, runway comes before yield. Payroll, tax, supplier, and rental commitments should shape the cash decision.
CashIntel Decision
Protect operating runway first, then place only excess business cash into yield tools that match payment timing.
The Short Version
SME cash is different from personal spare cash because a late payment can create real operating pressure.
Before comparing yield, the business owner should map payroll, rent, tax, supplier, loan, and inventory commitments.
Runway Comes First
A useful business-cash decision starts by separating money that keeps the company alive from money that is truly surplus.
Cash needed for payroll, GST, corporate tax, supplier deposits, or seasonal inventory should not be locked casually just because a rate looks attractive.
When Yield Becomes Relevant
Once core runway is protected, the business can compare short-tenure fixed deposits, T-Bills, SSB, and flexible cash accounts based on timing and access.
CashIntel is intended to help business owners turn those moving parts into a guided decision rather than a loose list of tools.
Before You Move Cash
How many months of fixed business costs must stay instantly available?
Which upcoming payments are already committed?
Is the yield product owned and redeemable in a way that fits the business?
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