Often, you’ll hear the terms “invoice” and “bill” used interchangeably, and you won’t think twice. But depending on who you ask, you may get slightly different definitions of an invoice vs. a bill, potentially leading to even the most experienced accountants dealing with confusion when balancing the books. On their own, terms such as invoice, […]
As a first-time business owner or someone new to handling accounting procedures, you’re going to come across a plethora of new terminology, such as “payment terms” and “net 30,” both of which pertain to the invoicing process. Since effectively managing your accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes is necessary to achieve long-term success […]
Security guard companies are unique. Unlike many industries in which assets lie in the name of equipment, land, or other physical resources, security guard companies’ biggest assets are their people. This makes financing security guard companies particularly challenging for two reasons. First, most traditional bank loans are unattainable without significant collateral, and a security guard […]
While the telecommunication business can be lucrative, running your own telecom business isn’t a simple, or cheap, undertaking. Between obtaining licenses and permits, paying fees to the FCC, and making necessary business-related investments, you will likely – at some point – be faced with cash flow challenges that could put important growth goals in jeopardy. […]
Invoices are one of the earliest expressions of written records, being traced back to 2900 BCE when merchants would carve details of transactions on stone tablets. Thousands of years later, they remain an essential component of any transaction between parties. And while the layout of a modern-day invoice looks quite different from 5000 years ago, […]
Learning how to send an invoice may not be the most glamorous aspect of running a business. However, the efficiency of a business’ invoicing process can significantly alter cash flow and be a determining factor into whether important growth goals are met. One survey showed that 49% of B2B invoices become overdue, while a separate […]
As a business owner, knowing your finances like the back of your hand is crucial during important decision-making processes. Among the most important financial metrics that help business owners analyze their trajectory are gross profit and gross margin. Often, these two terms are used interchangeably and sometimes get confused with terms such as net profit […]
Starting a business is an exciting yet demanding venture with inevitable challenges that get in the way of what business owners wish could be an entirely smooth process. However, knowing what roadblocks you could face beforehand to avoid being taken by surprise will help you overcome these obstacles. Many common stressors small business owners struggle […]
Business owners who are considering invoice factoring to improve A/R cash flow may wonder what the payment process looks like between their customer and the factor. For most factoring companies, lockboxes play a vital role in this process. They provide a source for both parties – the debtor and the factor – to transfer and […]
Business owners often look to profit and revenue as key determinants of success. However, a company’s overall financial health also coincides with another equally important measure — cash flow. While most established businesses boast a consistent stream of positive cash flow, it’s not uncommon for startups and small businesses to, at some point, contend with […]
The time has come where you feel ready to sell your staffing agency. You’ve met (or exceeded) your goals, feel accomplished in helping match jobseekers with the right employers, and are excited to turn your business into a significant profit. But selling a business can be an intimidating process, especially if you have no experience […]
Non-notification factoring is used by businesses to improve accounts receivable cash flow as an alternative to financing methods such as traditional factoring, taking out a loan, or applying for a line of credit. The ultimate goal of non-notification factoring is the same as that of traditional invoice factoring – to increase working capital. However, a […]
For business owners, managing cash flow wisely is a pivotal factor in determining long-term success, particularly for small business owners. Given 60% of small businesses struggle with cash flow, it is not a unique problem to have, and owners often look to third parties to assist with these struggles. Two of the most common options […]
