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 […]

Inventory Financing

With working capital still difficult to access through traditional channels such as banks and savings and loans companies, business owners are taking a fresh look at alternative methods of financing. One way to keep operational capital flowing is to evaluate […]

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 […]

What You Should Know About Asset-Based Lending

Asset-based lending (ABL) is a way for rapidly growing, cash-strapped companies to meet their short-term needs. In general, companies can tap their assets to generate the cash flow through asset-based loans. ABL has become a popular choice for companies that […]

Debt versus Equity Financing

I get a lot of questions from companies whether they should use debt or equity to finance their growth.  Business owners contemplate this critical question as they look for financing.  Which alternative is best? Debt Financing The advantages to debt […]

How to Finance ‘The Big One’

I recently met with a client who owned a company that distributes computer parts. He just learned that he won a contract with a major customer. That contract would increase his annual revenues by $2 million. He was very excited […]

Merchant Cash Advances

A merchant cash advance is an alternative source of financing for small businesses who can’t get a bank loan. *  Do you need funds quickly for business improvements or investments? *  Do you need to pay off outstanding debt or […]

Benefits to Companies that Factor

There are many benefits to companies that choose to factor their accounts receivable.  In addition to avoiding all the paper work associated with obtaining traditional financing, factoring is easy and generally provides instant cash.  Below is a list of additional […]