An ACH advance (also referred to as a cash flow loan or ACH loan) is a type of short-term small business financing. While ACH loans can be easy to qualify for, they often come with high interest rates and lower funding amounts. To help you better understand the costs associated with a cash flow loan, […]
A merchant cash advance is a small business financing option that provides quick funding but often comes at a high cost. We’ve put together a calculator to help you better understand how long it may take to pay off an MCA and how much it may cost. How to Use the Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) […]
You’ve probably heard of payday loans and want to know if businesses can also benefit from this quick financing option. While a popular alternative financing option, business payday loans come with their own set of challenges. Read on to get a better understanding of what a business payday loan is, its risks, and popular alternatives. […]
When it comes to non-traditional financing solutions, invoice financing and factoring are common alternatives to transforming your accounts receivables for quick funding. Both options are similar as they provide a cash advance for business owners to increase working capital and scale their growth. However, some differences exist between them, and in this article, you’ll explore […]
What Is Confidential Invoice Discounting? Confidential invoice discounting is a type of invoice discounting facility in which a discounting company provides a business with a loan secured against its outstanding invoices. With a confidential invoice discounting agreement, the discounting company will not disclose to the business’ customers that they are working with them, keeping the […]
Starting a new business presents many challenges, especially having insufficient capital. As a small business owner, you may not have enough money to start and grow your business. So you have to rely on others to provide you with capital. Individuals and organizations willing to finance your business will give you different terms, depending on […]
Whether traditional lenders have turned you down or you’re simply considering financing options for an upcoming business venture, you’ve likely come across the term “hard money loan.” What is a hard loan, though, and is it right for you? What Is a Hard Money Loan? A hard money loan is a type of loan that […]
A merchant cash advance (MCA) is an advance that a business can get based on its credit card sales. Once a lump sum of money has been deposited into your business checking account, the cash advance lender will get a percentage of your future credit card sales until the advance is paid off. In this […]
Starting and growing a business can be very daunting if you lack the necessary resources. This is especially when it comes to raising money to start a business. However, with adequate preparation and planning, you can get the funds you need without having to get a loan. Given that new and existing businesses have different […]
According to a JP Morgan Index Report, the amount of working capital trapped in supply chains rose to 8% last year. We don’t know what this year holds, but you can prevent your company from being part of such stats through Fintech options like reverse factoring. You may have have heard of invoice factoring, or […]
Being a small business owner comes with plenty of ups and downs. The day-to-day machinations can be thrilling to take part in. It’s exciting to watch as your business chugs along, perfecting its craft and meeting the needs of the customers for whom you started this business in the first place. In the world of […]
We all know businesses need money to function and grow. If you’re a small business owner who is short on cash, you might be desperate to try any payment or loan method. That desperation can lead to poor decision-making and can put your business in an even stickier situation than where you started. One of […]
A merchant cash advance or MCA might look attractive to a small business owner who needs some quick cash. Revenue shortfalls or immediate expansion plans can create this need. Because MCAs aren’t technically loans, you don’t have to go through a traditional bank approval process. What is an MCA? MCAs give you an advance based […]
Cash flow can present problems for any growing business. Some companies need capital upfront to manufacture a product or start a project. Others need funds for day-to-day operations while they wait for invoices to be fulfilled. One way or another, just about every enterprise runs into issues with available funds at some point. While traditional […]
Business owners always seek out ways to leverage their assets. Debt factoring is a specific form of financing designed to help partners and managers reach short-term business goals and obtain funding without a loan. Debt factoring is based on selling accounts receivables to an entity that pays a fee for those accounts receivables. The third-party […]
Asset-based lending (ABL) is the process of borrowing money that is secured by an asset, or collateral. Asset-based loans or lines of credit can be borrowed against equipment, property, inventory or receivables (in the form of an invoice factoring service). Businesses with larger transaction volumes and larger borrowing needs require custom solutions that meet those […]
Cash flow is something most small businesses struggle with. Around 80% of small businesses have a hard time producing enough cash flow in their first five years. Sometimes you have the customers, but expenses are due, and you don’t have time to wait for unpaid invoices. Invoice discounting companies offer loans of up to 95% […]
It is often a struggle for entrepreneurs to find ways to fund their new business ventures. There are plenty of options, from traditional to unique. A popular and newer idea in business funding is crowdfunding. This method allows you to raise quite a bit of money without asking for a huge risk from those investing […]
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) offers much-needed relief for small business owners struggling to stay on top of costs during the pandemic. Unfortunately, not every entrepreneur managed to secure one of these loans. Hasty implementation and high demand for funds led to system crashes, processing delays, and other complications. If you fail to benefit, there […]
What can a small business do when it needs more cash to expand inventory? One option is purchase order financing, but it may not be the best choice for every company. It’s important to understand how the solution works before jumping into a deal. What is Purchase Order Financing? When a small business lacks the […]
Alternative lending refers to any type of financing outside of traditional bank loans. For a number of reasons, a business would either choose, or be unable, to secure traditional financing with a bank. Things like poor credit, limited operating history, or a lack of hard assets can make a business unfit for most bank loans. […]
Your business is looking for a working capital solution, but you don’t know where to turn. You see banks advertising traditional loan rates and lines of credit, or you consider seeking an investment. That said, you may not be sure about taking on debt or losing equity, or due to certain situations, those means of […]
The rising popularity of invoice factoring as a no-fuss, no-muss funding source for businesses has spawned an entire industry of factoring companies offering a range of options to address the varying types, needs, and preferences of businesses. Two of the more popular options – invoice factoring and invoice discounting – are often mistaken for each […]
