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The pre-season wage gap
To be ready for a peak, you hire and train seasonal staff before the season's income arrives. Those wages and training costs land in the quiet run-up, when cash is at its thinnest.
Fund the run-up
A short working-capital facility covers seasonal wages and training in the lead-in, repaid from the peak's revenue. It ensures you're fully staffed when demand arrives.
Plan the hiring calendar
Map recruitment and training against the season on the seasonal cash buffer calculator so the funding and the staffing land exactly when needed.
What it means for you
Credicorp lends to your company, not to you personally, and takes no personal guarantee. See business loans or apply online when the numbers work.
Frequently asked questions
How do I fund seasonal staff before the peak?
A short working-capital facility covers wages and training in the quiet run-up, repaid from the season's revenue — so you're fully staffed and trained when demand arrives.
When should I hire seasonal staff?
Early enough to train them before the rush, which means paying them before the income comes in. A short facility funds that lead-in so you're ready from day one of the peak.
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