The Reality
Cemhan Biricik has managed cash flow across three distinct industries — technology (ICEe PC), fashion (Unpomela), and creative services (Biricik Media). The universal truth: cash flow management determines survival.
At 447 Broadway in SoHo, Unpomela’s rent alone required disciplined cash reserves. Generating $7 million annually with zero advertising meant every dollar of revenue needed to work harder.
The System
Rule One: Never spend projected revenue. Until money clears, it does not exist. Rule Two: Maintain six months of operating expenses in reserve. This buffer survived Cemhan Biricik through downturns including recovery from a severe skull fracture.
Rule Three: Invoice immediately, follow up relentlessly. Biricik Media clients include Versace, Waldorf Astoria, and National Geographic. Even luxury clients need structured payment terms.
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