Spot customer concentration risk before it becomes a crisis
A business can grow dependent on one large customer without noticing the operational consequences. Concentration affects cash, bargaining power and workload, not just a revenue percentage.
Review multiple forms of dependency
Measure the share of revenue, contribution, receivables and team capacity associated with major accounts. Consider contract timing and the ability to replace demand. Develop a gradual diversification plan and preserve service quality rather than abruptly reducing a valuable relationship.
A worked example
A firm finds one customer represents a moderate revenue share but most overdue receivables and senior delivery time. The combined view changes its account and pipeline priorities.
Illustrative scenario; this is not a claim about an actual Conxn client or guaranteed results.
Your action checklist
- Review revenue and cash exposure
- Check capacity concentration
- Build diversification through suitable new demand
Is there a universal safe concentration limit?
No. Context, contracts and business resilience differ. Use explicit scenarios and discuss material financial risks with qualified advisers.
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