Cash is king. You know this as well as anyone else. Without cash, you can find yourself in some pretty uncomfortable situations, like not having enough money for payroll, or making late payments to vendors and bill collectors. So what can you do to manage your cash flow effectively? Let’s take a look at three […]
It’s not only been days, but weeks—or even months—since you performed work for your client, and you still haven’t received payment. Sound familiar? As a professional, you need to be paid on time. You’ve got people to support and bills to pay. You may be considering using a debt collector to secure payment from your […]
Let’s face it, money can get in the way of any relationship, whether business or personal. And small or mid-size business owners like you never want to compromise relationships with customers or vendors. But without the funds to pay your bills on time, how can you avoid damaging your relationship with your vendors? And how […]
You’re running a small or mid-size business and that takes money—lots of it. But coming up with the capital you need, when you need it, can often pose significant challenges—like how to meet payroll, pay vendors, upgrade equipment . . . the list goes on and on. So how do you manage cash flow effectively? […]
Don’t you love that feeling—you know, the one you get when an invoice pays? With invoice factoring, you don’t even have to think about processing invoices, and you can forget about having to wait 30, 60, or 90 days to receive your client’s payment. You can actually get paid today. When calculating the cost of […]
Invoice factoring and a bank loan have very little in common—other than the fact that both provide cash to small businesses. Here’s a simple factoring vs. bank loan comparison to help you decide which can work for your business. Invoice factoring With invoice factoring, you simply convert your invoices into immediate cash to cover operating […]
What are some of the popular types of short-term funding available to small businesses? How can you fund your business? You’ve got questions; we’ve got answers! 1. Bootstrapping Bootstrapping is a funny word for a smart financial concept. The term comes from the phrase “pulling oneself up by one’s bootstraps.” An individual is said […]
It’s a big world out there. We’re talking the world of funding for small- to medium-sized businesses. That’s why we’re giving you a bird’s-eye view of the available options—everything you need to know about funding your business. Invoice Factoring You may have heard of it; maybe you know a company or two that use it. […]
Invoice factoring is a saving grace for many industries, from transportation and staffing to small and mid-size businesses as well as government contractors. In fact, invoice factoring can offer welcome financial relief if you’re just starting a business, have bad credit, can’t get funding from banks, or are at risk of losing your business. A […]
Many businesses turn to invoice factoring for relief from today’s financial pressures. Faster and easier than a bank loan, invoice factoring doesn’t rely on your credit or your years in operation. You simply convert your invoices into immediate cash to cover operating costs without taking on debt. In some cases, invoice factoring is the only […]
It’s a headache and a hassle, and it causes complete confusion—It’s the Net-30 Trap. Does it mean you get paid 30 days from the date on the invoice, 30 days after the client bills their client, or within 30 days of what exactly? Do you get paid at all? What is net 30 anyway? It’s […]
You do the work, deliver the product or service, and wait. And wait. And wonder—will you get paid on time or have to make countless calls to get your money? Let’s face it. One of the biggest challenges facing small and mid-size businesses (SMB) is getting paid—especially since many companies are increasingly stretching invoice payment […]
When did signatures become so important? If you were back in the year 1473 (Islamic calendar 877-878, Hebrew calendar 5233-5234), you would find it hard to find a writing implement to use, and it would probably be even harder to find actual paper on which to sign. We take these things for granted today, but […]
You’re a small business owner and you need financing. The first stop is your local bank where you get the sympathetic shake of the head from the loan officer. “Sorry, we can’t help with a loan but how about a checking account?” A checking account isn’t going to cut it when you need cash for […]
If you’re having trouble getting approved for a loan, you’re not alone. According to the 2014 Small Business Survey, 44 percent of firms who applied for loans failed to receive any credit. The biggest reasons? Low credit scores, insufficient collateral, and/or weak business performance. In recent years, it’s become more and more difficult for small […]
Which do you need in your corner? Back in high school and all of my college years, I was an amateur boxer with a real passion for the sport. Boxers function on muscle memory, which is why professionals like Manny Pacquiao are able to throw over a thousand punches in a single match. But the […]
Spend less time stressing about making payroll, and more time working on your business. In February of 2012, when I was eight months pregnant, my husband’s employer filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. We lost our health insurance (even though we had been paying the premiums), and my husband’s bonuses and vacation pay (even though he […]
My first cousin, James is a long-haul trucker based out of Pennsylvania, and every time he comes through my hometown of Dallas, I meet him at a Denny’s and offer to buy him breakfast. He never says no. It’s not just because James likes his grits (and he does like his grits). James has four […]
When I tell people that I’m self-employed and I work from home, I know what they’re thinking. “Work from home? Yeah, right. She probably spends her day scanning Facebook, taking naps and doing laundry.” That is so ridiculous. I don’t do laundry. Kidding — but it is frustrating when people don’t take you seriously just […]
“Sir,” I said, “I drive a paid-off Honda Accord. I pay all my bills on time. And my house will be paid off in three months. How could I be more credit-worthy?” At 34 years old, I applied for a loan to purchase an investment property with 25% down, for a real estate business I […]
The best factoring companies have your best interests in mind. Here’s how to select the right one for your business. I was perfectly happy with my streaming Internet service until a few months ago, when a lady on the phone called and convinced me to sign a two-year contract inviting cable back into my life. […]
