When your business has surplus cash, letting it sit in a current account is essentially losing money. Yet many small businesses hesitate to take action, often due to a lack of simple, flexible and accessible solutions.
The good news is this strategic lever is no longer reserved for large corporations. Today, managing your company’s surplus cash is easier than ever thanks to modern, flexible alternatives. Here’s how to take advantage.
Summary
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Why business cash placement matters
Having a cash reserve is vital to protect your business. But once you reach a certain threshold, leaving that money idle no longer makes sense. Inflation erodes purchasing power, and you miss valuable opportunities.
Placing your business cash allows you to:
Best practices for business cash placement
Placing business cash is not just about chasing yield. It’s a strategic approach that must match your operational needs. Before taking action, you should define a clear, structured strategy.
Ask yourself the right questions:
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Main options for business cash placement in 2025
Fixed-term deposit accounts (CATs)
These are traditional placement products: locked deposits with a fixed duration and a defined interest rate.
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Professional savings accounts
More flexible than CATs, these accounts allow you to deposit funds that stay accessible. However, yields tend to be low, and access may be limited for microbusinesses.
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Medium and long-term investment products
These include life insurance, mutual funds, euro funds, diversified portfolios, etc. They are more investments than placements, requiring a longer time horizon and some risk appetite.
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Looking for a reliable alternative to traditional placements? Discover why term deposits remain a top choice in 2025 in Term deposit for businesses: the best alternative in 2025.
Vivid: a business account that helps grow your cash
At Vivid, we’ve redesigned financial tools for small businesses. Our business account is built for simplicity, efficiency and returns, with no hidden fees or admin headaches.
Open your Vivid business account in minutes and benefit from:
The Vivid Interest Account: flexible, daily cash placement for your business
We offer a smooth, constraint-free approach designed to keep pace with your business. You shouldn't have to choose between security, liquidity and return.
We believe your funds should remain accessible, while still earning interest. That’s the logic behind our Interest Account.
You can open it instantly from your Vivid app and transfer surplus cash whenever it suits you. Your funds start earning interest immediately.
Key benefits of the Vivid Interest Account
No commitment required. You stay in control of your liquidity while making it work for your business.
FAQ
Can my company place cash even if it’s just starting out?
Absolutely. With Vivid, there’s no minimum capital requirement. The Interest Account is available to freelancers, sole traders and SMEs. You can start with as little as €100 for one week if you like.
How long do I need to lock in funds for a cash placement?
Traditional banks often require several months or years. But with the Vivid Interest Account, your money stays available at all times, no penalties, no lock-in, even with a fixed rate.
