AUSTRALIAN SME COMMERCIAL FINANCE

Strong Business.

Tight Cash Flow?

Calculate The Gap Before You Apply For Funding

When ATO/BAS, payday super, payroll, supplier invoices, inventory and operating expenses meet customer payment delays or aged receivables, pressure is placed on cash flow and the first step is not guessing a solution. The first step is understanding the cash flow gap.

Cash Flow Gap Calculator

Estimate what may be tightening cash flow in under 60 seconds.

$47,500

Estimated Cash Flow Gap

  • Supplier invoices + customer payment timing

  • Line of Credit + Invoice Finance Review

Established SME Focus

Cash Flow Gap Calculator

Line of Credit Pathways

Invoice Finance Options

Review Before Submission

A Strong Business Can Still Feel Cash Flow Tighten

Profitability is only part of the story. Most established Australian businesses face timing gaps, where tax, payroll and supplier obligations fall due before your customer payments land.


This isn't a sign of failure; it's a structural reality of B2B commerce. The risk isn't the gap itself, it's choosing the wrong funding structure to bridge it.

ATO / BAS

Payday Super

Payroll

Supplier Invoices

Inventory

Operating Expenses

Customer Payment Delays

Aged Receivables

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Cash Earned

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Cash Waiting

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Cash Reqiured

4

Pathway Review

Find The Cash Flow Gap Before You

Choose A Funding Solution

Business owners often know cash flow is tight, but not always whether they need a line of credit, invoice finance, debtor finance or another structure. The calculator is the starting point, not the application.

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Select Pressure Points

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Enter Rough Figures

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See Likely Pathway

Two Funding Pathways. One Clear Starting Point.

LINE OF CREDIT / WORKING CAPITAL FACILITY

For Obligations Due Before Cash Lands

BEST SUITED FOR:

  • ATO / BAS

  • Payday Super

  • Payroll

  • Supplier Invoices

  • Inventory

  • Operating Expenses

INVOICE FINANCE / DEBTOR FINANCE

For Cash Earned But Still Sitting in

Invoices

BEST SUITED FOR:

  • Unpaid B2B Invoices

  • Aged Receivables

  • Customer Payment Delays

  • 30/60/90-day terms

  • Payroll before payment

The Clear Path Guarantee

If Oakcrest cannot identify a realistic working-capital pathway after reviewing your calculator result and initial eligibility profile, you will be told clearly why, what may be blocking the file and what the next-best commercial step may be.

No vague runaround. No forced application. No false hope.

Built For Real SME Cash Flow Timing Pressure

Labour Hire

Payroll due weekly, client invoices paid monthly or longer

Recruitment

Placement fees delayed, contractor costs ongoing.

Transport & Logistics

Fuel and maintenance due now, freight invoices delayed.

Wholesale & FMCG

Stock purchased upfront, retailer terms stretch cash.

Manufacturing

Raw materials needed before production revenue arrives.

Commercial Trades

Progress payments delayed, sub contractors and materials due now.

B2B Services

Invoices raised on completion, payment delayed 30-90 days.

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the calculator a loan application?

No. The calculator is an estimation tool designed to help you understand your cash flow gap before you ever start a formal application process.

Will using the calculator affect my credit score?

No. Using the calculator does not affect your credit profile. Any formal lender application or credit enquiry should be discussed before submission.

What happens after I calculate my cash flow gap?

You will see an estimated result and suggested review pathway. You can then send the result to Oakcrest so it can be reviewed in context.

Does the calculator guarantee funding?

No. The calculator is not a quote, offer, approval, credit advice or guarantee of funding.

What funding pathways does Oakcrest review?

Oakcrest reviews working-capital pathways that may include a business line of credit, overdraft-style facility, invoice finance, debtor finance, refinance or another suitable structure.

Is Oakcrest a lender?

Oakcrest is a commercial finance partner that helps review funding pathways. The specific lender, product, structure and requirements depend on the situation.

What if I am not sure which pathway fits?

That is exactly why the calculator exists. It helps identify whether the pressure appears to be short-term obligations, unpaid invoices, aged receivables or a hybrid situation.

See The Gap. Then Review

The Pathway

If cash flow is tight because obligations are due before cash lands, start with the calculator. In under 60 seconds, you can estimate the gap.

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