Collections and AR Financing: Understanding the Difference
There is a misconception that accounts receivable financing and collections are one and the same. The truth is that AR financing and debt collections couldn’t be more different. The two serve very necessary purposes in the business landscape. At FSW Funding, we have...
read moreDoes Industry Type Impact Accounts Receivable Factoring?
For over a century, manufacturers have used accounts receivable factoring to maintain a strong cash flow. Purchasing raw materials which need to be delivered to a manufacturer, who then produces products to be sold elsewhere takes time and planning. In order to keep...
read moreSmoothing Out Uneven Revenue Cycles
Very few businesses have consistent revenue cycles. Sales may be high one month and low the next. Client contracts expire. Customers do not renew service subscriptions. Businesses of all shapes and sizes need a way to smooth out uneven revenue cycles to maintain a...
read moreThe Service Industry Finds Growth Capital without Debt
The service industry is in high demand in the current economic climate. Services ranging from general contractors, security, cloud-based tech solutions, and more are generating more sales and allowing businesses in the service industry to position themselves for...
read moreDistributors Need High-Cash Flow to Meet Market Demands
Distributors are currently feeling pressure as the demand for capacity loads is high, but transportation availability is experiencing a strain. The result is large orders from customers, but dwindling capital for distributors to meet the rising demand. Strengthening...
read moreBuilding Momentum in a Strong Economic Climate
Building Momentum in a Strong Economic Climate The economy is strong and customer confidence is high. The current economic climate offers a number of opportunities for businesses to build capital reserves and gain momentum for growth. Still, many businesses are...
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LIBOR – How can Supply Chain Finance Reduce the Uncertainty of Interest Rate Changes?
What is LIBOR and is it important? Libor, which is short for the London Interbank Offered Rate, is a published daily interest rate benchmark or the basis for many other interest rates. If you have heard of it, that might be because it was at the center of a...
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Making Payroll When Cash Flow is Tight
For new and small businesses, the slightest hold up in revenue can cause operations to grind to a halt. Something as simple as making payroll can become a huge challenge when revenue is tied up in unpaid client invoices. Overcoming financial obstacles can be very easy...
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Overcoming Financial Strains for Small Business Owners
Financial strains are unavoidable when running a business. For many business owners, cash flow typically becomes tight for one of three reasons. Fortunately, there is a way to overcome financial strains without setting your business up for bigger problems in the near...
read moreUnpaid Invoices: Handling Unsettled Customer Accounts
In the United States, roughly 26 percent of all invoices become delinquent or simply go unpaid. For businesses, unpaid invoices no only cause a strain on finances but recouping that revenue from unsettled customer accounts involves a lot of work. Standard Practices As...
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