Webinar to offer financial guidance for produce businesses

Capital and technology provider Silo will host a webinar to help produce businesses navigate challenges of the current economic climate.

“Rising Above the Capital Crunch: A CFO's Guide to Financing and Skilled Cash Flow Management” will be delivered by Mason Brady, founder of Brady CFO and a renowned strategic CFO adviser, according to a news release. The partnership webinar will be the first of a webinar series beginning at 10 a.m. PST on May 25.

With over 12 years of experience in financial management, supply chain and operations within the food and agriculture industries, Brady brings expertise to help businesses optimize cash flow and financing strategies, the release said. As the former CFO and director of supply chain at Homegrown Organic Farms, Brady understands the unique financial demands faced by produce businesses and the importance of navigating economic uncertainties effectively, according to the release.

During this 60-minute interactive webinar, Brady, along with Silo Capital General Manager Jeff Butler, will explore key insights and actionable strategies that produce businesses can implement to enhance their cash flow management and leverage financing to balance risk and reward. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current economic landscape and learn how to better prepare their businesses for survival and growth.

Key topics to be covered in the webinar include:

• Navigating the swings of customer demand, seasonality, and cash flow preparation.
• Insight into risk metrics and leading indicators of cash flow challenges.
• Building strategic partnerships with capital providers to strengthen financial stability.
• The impact of changes in interest rates on the produce industry and strategies to mitigate associated risks.
•  Tools and strategies for forecasting cash flow, managing working capital and achieving a balance between liquidity, growth and investment.
• Recommended financial lenders for the produce industry in the current economic climate.

This webinar offers a unique opportunity for produce business owners, finance professionals and industry enthusiasts to gain knowledge and expertise, according to the release.

Attendance is free, but space is limited. Registration is available online.