For many business owners, becoming a Walmart supplier can be a defining moment in their business careers. Walmart’s massive scale, when approached correctly and strategically, can help your business grow exponentially. The bottom line is that Walmart is a great company with stores in the US and Canada (among other countries) and can make for a great client. […]
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How to Fix Your Trucking Company’s Cash Flow Problems
Every company runs into cash flow problems at one time or another. However, many of these problems can be prevented with some planning and diligence. In this article, we cover nine common cash flow problems that affect carriers, along with some solutions: 1. You don’t charge enough Many trucking companies experience cash flow problems because […]
How to Grow a Trucking Company
Growing a successful trucking company takes a lot of hard work and dedication. But, above all, it takes a disciplined approach to make the right decisions and take the right actions. This article helps owner-operators and small fleet owners accomplish this goal. It summarizes the seven key steps to take to grow your trucking fleet […]
How to Finance a Trucking Company
Every successful trucking company needs to use financing at some point. Growing companies have to buy equipment, pay employees, and handle multiple expenses. Eventually, the owner will run out of funds and use external financing. This article discusses how trucking company owners can finance their two most significant expenses: equipment purchases and operations. It also […]
What is Freight Factoring? How Does it Work?
Freight factoring, also known as freight bill factoring, is a form of business financing in the transportation industry. It helps carriers and brokers improve their cash flow by financing their invoices from slow-paying clients. Factoring provides companies with the funds to operate and grow to their full potential. We cover the following: 1. How does […]
How Does Construction Factoring Help Subcontractors?
Many construction subcontractors have trouble paying employees or suppliers on time. Often, they have cash flow problems because clients pay invoices in 30 to 60 days while suppliers ask for quick payments. One way to fix this working capital problem is to use a revolving line of financing. This article explains how construction factoring can […]
What is Accounts Receivable Factoring?
Accounts receivable factoring is a type of business financing that helps companies with cash flow issues. It allows companies to finance their accounts receivable (A/R), which provides immediate funding. A/R factoring is commonly used by small and growing companies that don’t have large cash reserves. In this article, we cover: 1. Do you provide net-30 […]
What is Invoice Factoring?
Summary: Factoring is a form of financing that helps companies with cash flow problems due to slow-paying clients. It allows your business to finance invoices, which improves your company’s working capital. Factoring transactions are structured as the sale of accounts receivables rather than as a business loan. Consequently, they can be set up quickly and […]
What is an Asset-Based Financing Line of Credit?
Summary: An asset-based line of credit is a specialized type of asset-based loan. It provides a revolving line of financing that must be secured by Accounts Receivable (A/R). Some lines can also finance Inventory as long as the A/R is included in the transaction. These lines are often used by small and mid-sized companies that […]
Invoice Factoring vs. Business Line of Credit
It’s not unusual for small and midsize businesses to experience cash flow problems from time to time. As a matter of fact, many growing companies encounter financial problems due to their fast growth. The most effective way to solve their cash flow problems is to use financing. The two most common financing solutions that help […]