Summary: A line of credit secured by Accounts Receivable (A/R) is a type of financing that uses your invoices as collateral. It provides a revolving line that allows companies to draw up to 85% of their A/R. Several products can provide a line secured by invoices. Your product choice will be determined by your company’s […]
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Do You Need Collateral for a Line of Credit?
Getting a business line of credit can be a challenge for small business owners. Most lines are difficult to qualify for and have hefty collateral requirements. For many business owners, this challenge represents an obstacle that a few businesses can overcome. From this article you will learn: Why all lines of credit need collateral The truth about […]
What is Invoice Financing? How Does it Work?
Invoice financing is a general term that applies to several products that allow you to finance accounts receivable. The two most-used solutions are factoring and sales ledger financing. In this article, we discuss both solutions in detail. The article covers: Quick summary What is factoring? What is sales ledger financing? Which solution is right for […]
How Does a Business Cash Advance Loan Work?
Merchant cash advances (MCAs) have been gaining popularity in recent years. The product started as a solution to finance future credit card sales. However, this product has evolved into a solution that allows companies to finance future sales of almost any kind. The term business cash advance is probably a better description. From this article you will learn: […]
Merchant Cash Advance Pros and Cons
Merchant cash advances (MCAs) have become a popular way to finance a small business. This solution allows you to finance future sales and get funded quickly. As a result, an MCA can be a useful option in certain circumstances. Like any financial product, merchant cash advances have both advantages and disadvantages. This article helps you understand the […]
What is a Merchant Cash Advance?
A merchant cash advance (MCA) is a form of financing that allows a company to sell a portion of its future sales in exchange for an immediate payment. This financing provides your company with funds to pay operational expenses and to grow. There are a few ways to repay the financing line, depending on your type of business. […]
Using Factoring to Finance a Home Health Care Agency
Managing cash flow is one of the most important tasks of running a home health care agency, second only to providing good care to your patients. However, cash flow is often unpredictable and hard to manage. This difficulty can lead to financial problems. The greatest expense for most home care agencies is staffing costs. It’s also […]
The Best Way to Collect Unpaid Invoices
Summary: Collecting unpaid invoices is probably one of the most tedious tasks of running a business. However, it’s also the most important one. Getting paid on time is vital to the success of a company. It brings in the money to pay employees, suppliers, rent, and yourself. Consequently, it’s essential to handle collections well from […]
Inventory Financing vs. Accounts Receivable Factoring
Summary: Invoice factoring allows companies to improve cash flow by leveraging their accounts receivable. Inventory financing, on the other hand, enables companies to leverage the funds tied to their inventory. However, most small business owners misunderstand each solution’s role in their company. This misunderstanding often leads to expensive mistakes. Invoice factoring is more flexible and […]
How Does Inventory Financing Work?
Inventory financing is a form of asset based lending that allows you to leverage your inventory. This can help improve your company’s cash flow and provide funds to pay for business expenses, or to purchase additional inventory. This type of financing is useful if you are unable to get higher credit terms from suppliers/vendors, or […]