Staffing agencies need working capital to meet their weekly payroll obligations. In many cases, there is a gap between billing their clients, and paying the workers who are sent to job sites. Staffing agencies have obligations to those workers assigned to outside employers, but this...
Oftentimes, when a business owner is seeking financing, they do not understand the difference between dealing with brokers and lenders. There are advantages, and disadvantages to working with each; however, one must understand how each functions to understand what type of deal they will be getting in...
One of the most important documents you should have is a business financial plan. A carefully crafted, well-thought out plan can help you determine your current, and future cash needs. In addition, most businesses will be unable to borrow money, factor contracts, or establish lines of credit...
A Secured Business line of credit can provide you with capital, but, more importantly, they provide flexibility. Unlike a traditional loan, when you use a line of credit, you are in control of how the funds are spent. In addition, lines of credit typically carry...
Factoring is one of the financing methods you can use to get the working capital to grow your business. However, like any other type of financing, it is important that you avoid some of the common errors made when you are selecting the company you...
Some of the leading scientists have estimated the cost of Hurricane Harvey's trek through Texas could result in some $160 billion in damage. Homes, businesses and ports suffered serious damage; the rebuilding process could take months, and in some cases, could take years. Many Firms Offering Donations While many financial, and...
Some business owners are uncomfortable about the idea of factoring their invoices; however, they are more uncomfortable about taking on debt. This means when a company is facing a cash flow problem, wants to hire additional staff members, or needs material to fulfill a large...
Once you have decided to use factoring for your cash-flow needs, one of the most important things you will have to do is communicate with your customers. Once you have turned over your invoices to a factoring company, your customers will receive a document called...
Publicly traded banks recently hit record stock prices. The sudden increase in value was dubbed the “Trump Trade” because investors believe his policies will be positive for a growing economy and banks would—and should—be at the center supporting such an economy. Since the election in November,...
One of the many reasons business owners are unable to grow their business is because they have too much existing debt. This can mean they are unable to borrow the funds they need to expand. Whether expansion involves new equipment, hiring new employees, or upgrading facilities, strong cash flow, and lower debt makes a difference. Evaluate Your...
