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26th August 2009
Small Business Association Web site posted a report entitled the Kauffman Firm Survey (KFS), providing insight for better understanding business startups in the U.S. Of the 92 percent of startups surveyed more than half of the businesses were home-based b... Read >
Author: kgabriel19th August 2009
Equifax, Inc. states that commercial bankruptcies among the nation's more than 25 million small businesses increased by nearly 81 percent in June 2009 from June 2008.
More than 1,000 emergency loans have been granted to small businesses in the United s... Read >
Author: kgabriel10th June 2009
The number of troubled businesses has increased dramatically as a result of the current economic environment. Usually, the problems start when clients start delaying payments. This has a negative impact on cash flow, and if your company does not have a wo... Read >
Author: Marco Terry20th May 2009
If you happen to be a subcontractor waiting to be paid by a general contractor who is taking 30, 60 or even 90 days to pay your invoices, then you need to read more. Construction factoring may be the answer to help you make payroll, pay suppliers, get mat... Read >
Author: kgabriel14th May 2009
As we have all seen since the beginning of the year 2009, when it comes to lending money to small businesses and startup companies, most sources including banks, venture capitalists, angels, and private lenders have all but disappeared. And it looks like ... Read >
Author: kgabriel12th May 2009
What is invoice factoring?
Factoring is also known as invoice financing, purchase order financing, invoice funding, and accounts receivable financing. Factoring is an effective form of business financing in which you sell your invoices to a factoring ... Read >
Author: Joe Swantack06th May 2009
The tough economy calls for practical money saving tips to help small business people save some cash every month. Ranging from very simple tips like taking your lunch to work rather than eating out, to more specific financial suggestions such as invoice f... Read >
Author: kgabriel27th April 2009
Is your company lacking capital? Or does your business experience seasonal fluctuations for its products and services? Are you worried about the effects a recession can have on your business, or the financial stability of your clients? Today's troubled ec... Read >
Author: kgabriel25th March 2009
There are primarily three reasons why a small business never gets off the ground. The first is lack of funds. Second is the fear of failing, and third, limited ideas. But by far the most important reason is because many new businesses fail due to a lack ... Read >
Author: kgabriel13th March 2009
One of the major challenges facing almost any small business owner today is how to maintain and control positive cash flow. And, one of the least understood options for increasing cash flow is factoring. This one tactic alone can help a business meet imme... Read >
Author: kgabriel03rd March 2009
Accounts receivable factoring is one of the most misunderstood financial tools available to small businesses today. In the United States, factoring dates back to colonial times. Historically factoring has been around for more than 4000 years, or basically... Read >
Author: kgabriel28th February 2009
If you have been receiving "late payment" or "missed payment" notices and charges on your business credit card accounts lately, then listen up. It might be time to make some changes.
Small business owners or entrepreneurs sometimes find it difficult to... Read >
Author: kgabriel09th January 2009
The new year is starting off with tough economic challenges, especially for small to medium sized businesses. The U.S. budget deficit is projected to widen to $1.186 trillion, and even with a much needed economic-recovery package, there will be more layof... Read >
Author: kgabriel03rd December 2008
Small businesses are bracing for a slowdown during 2009 across all industries. Smaller businesses are often the hardest hit during a credit crunch because they typically lack the resources to get credit from banks and or suppliers.
According to the Nat... Read >
Author: kgabriel02nd December 2008
According to the National Federation of Independent Business, the Index of Small Business Optimism fell 5.4 points, down to 87.5 (1986=100), which is the third lowest reading in the survey's 35-year history.
If you are a small business, you can get thr... Read >
Author: kgabriel18th November 2008
If you are looking out for a useful guide to find out all about business, then, you should be searching for a comprehensive business to business directory online. Be it in the banking sector, finance or insurance, corporate world, its events world wide, e... Read >
Author: Sadhana20th October 2008
Lately, the news has not been very encouraging for business owners. The country is amidst the biggest credit crunch in its history and the federal government is making major policy changes to try and contain the problems. But credit crunch or no credit cr... Read >
Author: Marco Terry09th June 2008
Small business owners are usually confronted with a number of challenges. One of them is getting business financing. Although most entrepreneurs start their businesses with their own funds, or those of friends and family, soon they reach a point where the... Read >
Author: Marco Terry21st May 2008
Managing their cash flow can be one of the most important duties of a business owner or manager. And it can be one of the most challenging. Most companies have clients that pay invoices in 30 to 60 days. Many times, this forces business owners to juggle ... Read >
Author: Marco Terry06th November 2007
Does your company have a lot of sales and not a lot of cash at hand? This situation is very common if you allow your customers to pay their invoices in 30 to 60 days. As a matter of fact, most new and growing business have this challenge. They have a lot ... Read >
Author: Marco Terry12th December 2006
Do your clients take 30, 60 or even 90 days to pay their invoices? Extending payment terms, as it is commonly known, is very common in the business world. Customers demand that they be given credit, in the meantime you still have to pay for your companyâ€... Read >
Author: Marco Terry01st December 2006
Invoice discounting has some characteristic of invoice factoring and differences can be seen on debt book control.
If it is an invoice factoring part, the debt book is controlled by the factoring agency, however
In the case of invoice discounting, yo... Read >
Author: John Turner08th September 2006
Imagine a situation where your company is unable to strike a good deal owing to late payment to be made by its customers. You find yourself to be really missing out on "that big deal." But now, you don't really need to face the guilt of missing out such a... Read >
Author: Suzanne Macguire23rd June 2006
Do you sell to the government or to large companies? Do you regularly get purchase orders that stretch your company's ability to deliver? Lastly, if you had financing to cover all your supplier costs, could you sell more? Much more?
If you answered yes... Read >
Author: Marco Terry26th May 2006
Unless you have the privilege to have attended business school, you probably don't know what invoice factoring is. Perhaps you have never even heard of it. Do not worry: not everyone has and, even if they have, they may not understand what they have heard... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons07th May 2006
Owing a freight brokerage business can be very rewarding and profitable. But as a freight broker, you know that your business is very cash intensive. Your drivers depend on you to be paid on time. However, clients can take up to 60 days to pay for their l... Read >
Author: Marco Terry13th April 2006
If you own a business and you need money, who is the first person you call? Your banker. Most owners think that when they need money, they must need a loan or a line of credit. And therefore, they must call their banker.
However, this may be a mistake... Read >
Author: Marco Terry21st March 2006
Sooner or later every business will need financing to be able to survive and grow to the next level. This is true for every company, regardless of size. If you are a business owner and you need money, your first stop is likely to be your bank.
Banks of... Read >
Author: Marco Terry28th October 2005
Factoring invoices allows you far greater flexibility to access your outstanding debts and improve your cash-flow. This improved cash-flow can be used for any normal business activities such as:
Better working capital (startups and mature businesses) ... Read >
Author: Clinton Porter
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