Asset-Based Lending: The Cost of Capital v. Opportunity Cost

In the world of Asset-Based Lending (“ABL”), Accounts Receivable Financing and Factoring, many times the first objective we hear from a potential prospect is, “I can’t afford alternative financing because it’s too expensive.”  While that is certainly a valid consideration, […]

What Are Business Cash Flow Loans?

The term “cash flow loan” may be used to describe two different types of financing:  A loan for cash flow purposes.  A loan that’s collateralized or repaid by cash flow. Loans for cash flow purposes help businesses manage their inflows […]

Five things that cause poor cash flow

Poor cash flow is a critical concept that many entrepreneurs don’t fully understand. I believe this is because they usually hear about it from accountants who try to explain it in accounting terms. Poor cash flow is an operational issue. […]

Why a Business Needs a Business Plan

Business planning may be arduous, but skipping this step can leave you uninformed about your firm’s place in the market. The type of information gathered during the planning process can help you foresee potential risks and develop strategies for dealing […]

10 Ways to Help Increase Your Cash Flow

As any small business owner knows, maintaining smooth cash flow requires juggling nearly every facet of a business, from staying on top of accounts receivable, to extending lines of credit, to managing inventory.  The essence of successful cash flow management […]

Tips to Set Your Business Goals for the New Year

If you haven’t already set your business goals for 2014, it is time to do so. Setting goals is important for any type of business. It provides you with a structured framework. Goals also help the company understand how it […]

Four Steps in Understanding the Accounts Receivable Process

Even though companies can benefit greatly by factoring their invoices, many small and large businesses do not because they are unfamiliar with the invoice factoring process and the cash flow solutions that it provides.  Historically, accounts receivable factoring is one […]