Also, the amount of inventory held has a major impact on available cash.

Too bad I'm a bit short on cash right now.

But there weren't many places a kid Graham's age could get his hands on so much ready cash.

"But those who are sitting on cash will be much more comfortable."

Still, he was a lot of fun, and often gave away free food if they were short on cash.

I'm a little light on cash at the moment, so you're going to have to pay your own way.

Even rock stars run short on cash, just ask Derek.

He bought them clothes if their families were short on cash.

And to tell you the truth, I'm a little low on cash right now.

But those profits were not based on actual cash the company had taken in.