Companies Do Not Die from Losses; They Die When Cash Flow Breaks Down
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English translation of the Chinese post originally published 2025-01-08. Translated 2026-10-30 with AI assistance. Historical figures and claims have not been updated or independently verified. 中文原文
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The post says that for a company, losing money is not the greatest concern; having no cash flow is. Companies do not die from losses, but from a breakdown in cash flow. Its tag says to keep a constant eye on cash.
Key points
- Losing money is not the greatest concern; having no cash flow is.
- Companies die when cash flow breaks down, not from losses.
- Keep a constant eye on cash.
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