The best way for your business to survive a recession is to be prepared ahead of time. Unfortunately, few companies ever prepare for a recession while things are going well. This is a mistake. Instead, most companies make changes after a recession has hit them. This delay limits their choices. This limitation forces companies to […]
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Smart Strategies for Business Cash Reserves
A cash reserve is a set of funds that a company puts aside to handle financial challenges. It is one of the most important financial resources that a company can develop. A reserve provides financial stability and allows you to operate the business more effectively. Unfortunately, many business owners ignore the importance of having a […]
Typical Factoring Rates
In this article, we discuss factoring rates and how to use rates to determine the total cost of using this solution. From this article, you will learn: If you are not familiar with factoring, consider reading “How does factoring work?” before reading this article. If you just want an instant rate quote, try this form. […]
12 Cash Flow Problems and Solutions
Most small businesses encounter a cash flow problem at one time or another. Fortunately, most cash flow problems can be prevented with a bit of preparation and the right strategy. This article lists the 12 most common causes of cash flow problems, along with ways to solve them. 1. Not having a cash reserve Most […]
What Are Net-30 Terms? How Do They Work?
Summary: Most commercial transactions use payment terms, typically referred to as offering “Net 30 – 60 days.” These terms are a form of credit that typically gives clients 30 to 60 days to pay an invoice. Companies must offer payment terms if they want to remain competitive, especially when bidding for large opportunities. However, offering […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Non Recourse Factoring
Non-recourse invoice factoring plans have quickly become very popular with Canadian companies that are looking for a factoring plan. The main advantage of non-recourse plans is that the factoring company absorbs the loss of advance, if your customer does not pay due to a credit reason. Factoring companies use different rules to define what is a qualifying ‘credit […]
What is Non-Recourse Factoring?
Non-recourse factoring is a type factoring financing in which the factoring company assumes the loss if invoices are not paid due to end customer insolvency. It is one of the two common types of invoice factoring offered by Canadian factoring companies. However, it is also widely misunderstood by clients. In this article, we discuss: 1. […]
Do You Qualify For Invoice Factoring?
Factoring plans can provide many of the benefits associated with a line of credit. However, they are much easier to qualify for than conventional financing. Most factoring companies have fairly simple requirements to qualify. The following is a list of the main requirements to qualify for invoice factoring. Note: To learn more about factoring, read […]
Why Must My Customer Send My Payments to the Factoring Company?
One of the chief objections that clients have with using factoring is that their customers need to remit payments to a new address. Actually, notifying the customer of the new payment address and procedure is a standard practice in the industry. Factors use a document commonly known as a notice of assignment. But why is […]
Why Do Companies Use Factoring?
Factoring is a product that helps companies that have slow-paying clients. These companies usually can’t wait 30 to 60 days to get paid by clients. Factoring solves this problem by financing their invoices. It provides businesses with cash that they can use to run the business. Companies often use the funds from factoring to: 1. […]