For many businesses, cash flow is the biggest challenge. They have done the work, sent the invoice, but are waiting 30, 60 or even 90 days to get paid. This gap between work delivered and money received can hold a company back from paying suppliers, covering payroll or taking on new opportunities. This is where…
read moreMaintaining a steady cash flow is a common challenge faced by an SME, especially in industries where long payment terms are the norm. Invoice finance can help to solve this challenge by allowing businesses to unlock cash tied up in unpaid invoices and focus on growth. What is invoice finance? Invoice finance allows businesses to…
read moreSecuring invoice finance can be a smart way for businesses to improve cash flow, especially when waiting for customer payments. Invoice financing allows businesses to borrow money against unpaid invoices, giving them immediate access to funds. There are several top tips for successfully securing invoice finance: Be organised – a lender will want to see…
read moreWith the festive season approaching rapidly, many businesses will face a challenge of managing cash flow whilst also meeting the increased demand in products and services. Christmas is a crucial time for retailers, wholesalers and suppliers but with this can bring pressure to stock up on inventory which in turn can stretch financial resources. One…
read moreThere are several financial tools available which can assist a company with its budgeting. Providing access to capital, improving cash flow, managing costs and enabling good investment strategies are just a few of the benefits that can be experienced. Here are our top 4 funding tools: Business loans Capital for growth – the funding of…
read moreInvoice finance enables an advance in cash against unpaid invoices. In essence, a factoring company will take ownership of a business’s sales ledger and act as a credit department by issuing cash as soon as an invoice has been raised and chase payment when it is due. There are always a lot of questions asked…
read moreReceivables finance enables a business to access cash immediately even though invoices remain unpaid. The unpaid invoice, also known as accounts receivable, is considered an asset and can be used to broker a deal for finance. A relationship is established with a company specialising in receivables finance (bank, factoring company or alternative lender), they take…
read moreThe time between Christmas and New Year can be very important for a business owner, they are relaxed due to the holidays, have had a good break and are fully invigorated to hit the ground running and ensure the start to 2024 is a profitable one. This will typically be the time when growth plans…
read moreBusiness finance can encompass a broad spectrum of funding solutions. It covers areas such as secured loans, unsecured loans, asset finance, invoice factoring, commercial mortgages and acquisition finance. All are very different in their own right and have been designed to suit specific business needs. Throughout the past 12 months there have been 5 very…
read moreThere are many terms used in the world of business finance, so here is our A-to-Z list to help you navigate your way: Asset Finance – a funding solution used to purchase business assets. Business Loan – another finance agreement used to purchase items for the business. Cashflow – the level of cash a business…
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