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| 02/24/2010: | Factoring: Alternative Funding Sources Help Small Businesses Grow |
| Small businesses are seeking alternative funding sources like factoring accounts receivables so they can survive and grow. | |
| 02/20/2010: | Entrepreneurs Use Factoring as a Tactic During Recession |
| Traditionally raising funds for a small business has been accomplished via writing a business plan, raising funds through private investors or angels, then executing the plan. Once they are funded, in today’s economic market with tight credit constraints at mainstream banks, many entrepreneurs are scrambling to find new solutions such as factoring invoices once their business is up and running. | |
| 02/17/2010: | Keys to Running a Mid-Sized Business |
| If you are running a small to medium-sized business, it's important to develop and remember your company's mission. The definition of a mid-sized business includes the fact that it typically has under 500 employees in the US, about 250 in the European Union, and fewer than 200 in Australia. In addition, think about invoice factoring to help your business grow. | |
| 02/13/2010: | Job Market Prompts Factoring Invoices for Small Businesses |
| Recently Congress has looked at expanding two lending programs for the owners of small businesses with the hope to create more jobs as part of President Obama’s strategy for economic recovery. Meanwhile, smart small business owners are familiar with the strategy of factoring invoices to turn their accounts receivable into fast cash. | |
| 02/07/2010: | Small Businesses Use Invoice Factoring to Cover Insurance |
| Small businesses are finding that invoice factoring is a good way to be prepared for unexpected events. What if, for example, there is a death of a partner or employee, a lawsuit, or a natural disaster. If you are a small business that needs insurance protection, but cannot afford it right now, then think about how invoice factoring for small business could help provide the much needed cash every month to cover bills. | |
| 02/04/2010: | A Best-of-Breed Survival Tip for Small Businesses - Factoring Invoices |
| Many businesses that have stayed in business today thanks to working capital garnered from invoice factoring for small business. Tight credit at mainstream banks has made it otherwise challenging. | |
| 01/26/2010: | IFG Provides Invoice Factoring in Australia |
| The Interface Financial Group's IFG Network Australia is located in Sydney, Australia and like its North American operations the company will provide short-term financial resources including invoice factoring. Sydney is the commercial capital of Australia and the gateway to the Pacific Rim, Through its syndication activity, IFG plans to boost the business. David Hechter who has been appointed as chief operating officer of IFG Network Australia." | |
| 01/23/2010: | What is Factoring Better than A Business Loan? |
| Today's small business owners are looking for ways to improve their cash flow. With the tight credit market still lingering, it is difficult for a new small business to get a loanbecause most do not qualify. On the other hand, invoice factoring, also known as accounts receivable factoring, is rarely thought of when someone needs cash flow or working capital for their business. Most people are programmed to seek financial solutions. | |
| 01/20/2010: | Factoring and Other Financial Trends in the New Year |
| A recent poll asked successful entrepreneurs what they personally believe affects the success or failure of a startup business today. It directed at 549 founders from all industries, including aerospace, computing, electronics and health care. | |
| 01/16/2010: | Factoring in the Wake of Banks' Cuts in Small Business Lending |
| A Treasury report released on Friday January 11 stated the country's largest banks cut their collective small business lending balance by another $1 billion in November. This was the seventh straight month of declines. Many small businesses are using invoice factoring in the wake of banks' cuts in small business lending. | |
| 01/14/2010: | NFIB Small Business Optimism Report |
| Today the National Federation of Independent Business (NFI reported its December small business optimism index fell for the second month from 0.3 point to 88.0. | |
| 01/12/2010: | NFIB Reports December 09 Sales Reduced Small Business Optimism |
| The National Federation of Independent Business - NFIB - today reported its December small business optimism index fell for the second month from 0.3 point to 88.0.On the other hand, retailers saw a 2.9 percent increase in sales in December. (Source: Thomson Reuters.) | |
| 01/08/2010: | The Eight Reasons to Deploy Accounts Receivable Factoring |
| Invoice factoring has been around for more than 4000 years. Today, in light of the recent economic recession, this financial strategy can be of tremendous help to companies. Here is why... There are basically eight benefits of invoice factoring, and those include: | |
| 12/29/2009: | How Invoice Factoring Works to Improve Cash Flow |
| Many companies face shortages during the startup phase, especially in today's economic envioronment. Then there are the others who don't have the cash they need to grow their businesses.Improving your cash flow in the year 2010 should be a priority, as well as collection efforts or even getting professional assistance with financial forecasting. However there is one tactic that works every time: factoring. | |
| 12/21/2009: | A New Book on American Factoring Laws |
| A brand new book was just announced on December 16th by BNA Books who just released the first comprehensive treatise on factoring law in America. This is a vast and complex area of finance and commerical laws much needed now during our country's time of economic crisis. | |
| 12/14/2009: | Let Factoring Help Pay for Your Business-Interruption Insurance |
| Have you heard about something called "business-interruption insurance?" Research shows that many people have not heard about it. This is just one more reason why as the New Year approaches, you need to consult with an expert to plan ahead. And one way to spare the funds to get insurance if you do not already have it, is through invoice factoring, otherwise known as accounts receivable factoring. | |
| 12/10/2009: | Factoring and Traditional Bank Loans: What is the Difference? |
| Most small business owners are looking for ways to improve their cash flow, so they typically think about going to a bank first. Unfortunately, invoice factoring or accounts receivable funding is rarely thought of when someone needs cash flow or working capital. Why? Because most business owners are programmed to seek financial solutions from a bank. And factoring is now a typical “bank product” so this alternative is confusing for most business owners. | |
| 12/08/2009: | Optimism for an Inproved Economy is at -8 |
| Today the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) monthly report was released, which indicates small businesses state of mind is not too optimistic about the year-end economic state. The report shows the trends index as being stuck at recession levels. Plans to increase employment dropped - 2; plans to make capital outlays dropped - 1; but the worse score was a drop of - 8 for expecting the economy to improve. | |
| 12/02/2009: | How Small Businesses Can Ring in the New Year |
| Last year around this time, many small businesses began to realize the seriousness of the economic downtrun, so they began cutting expenses. But now, all indications are that the recession is almost at the end. Here's another tip. There are a number of small businesses that have learned how to use accounts receivable factoring otherwise known as invoice factoring to stay afloat during the recession. This can be continued after the new year begins. | |
| 11/25/2009: | Construction Factoring: A 2010 New Year Trend |
| Since the economic downturn, there has been an increase in factoring among contractors, and it is helping to provide the cash flow needed to pay suppliers, meet payroll and pay for insurance, as well as workmans compensation. Construction factoring enables businesses to obtain funds based on their current accounts receivables, so they can go ahead with the next phase of a project, rather than wait till the invoicesre paid. , you also send the invoices to the factor and receive an advance. Construction factoring been used in the construction industry for many years. | |
| 11/23/2009: | Factoring and Your Financial Year End Review |
| Now is the time for year-end financial and tax reviews, and this year is particularly important due to the economy. Watch for some big tax changes as due to the deficit. You may find that using invoice factoring can help with the burden of any last minute year end payables. | |
| 11/18/2009: | Third Quarter Small Business Economic Report |
| According to the Small Business Association's latest quarterly indicators report, "Third Quarter 2009: The Economy and Small Business," the U.S. economic recovery began in the third quarter of 2009 as real gross domestic product grew an annualized 3.5 percent. This report is good news overall, but when it comes to small to medium sized businesses, they are still not out of the woods, and in order to survive many business owners have turned to strategies like invoice factoring to survive. | |
| 11/12/2009: | Avoid Liens via Invoice Factoring |
| There is and always has been a dreaded fear of it. The tax lien. What is it? A tax lien is defined as a lien imposed by law to secure the payment of taxes. Often times, a tax lien is imposed for delinquent taxes owed on property or due to faliure to pay taxes. | |
| 11/06/2009: | Small Business Survival Tips |
| A new business can be a challenge, especially during a recessionary year. That is why you must focus on your most important resource -- your customers, because without them you won't have a business. Most businesses can ride out a recession, but one thing is for sure, you will need to attract more customers. And there's one secret that many new businesses are using these days to survive: invoice factoring. | |
| 11/03/2009: | 90 Percent of Small Businesses are Family Owned |
| An estimated 90 percent of U.S. businesses are family-controlled, and experts say the prolonged economic downturn has hurt a significant number of them. About 4.3 million businesses with 19 or fewer employees closed during the fourth quarter of 2007 through the fourth quarter of 2008. (Source: Small Business Administration (SBA); The Bureau of Labor Statistics.) | |
| 10/29/2009: | Plan to Pay Taxes Via Invoice Factoring |
| Small business owners are starting to plan for next year's tax burden, so they won't come up short on the cash to pay their tax dues. Sone of them are going to be using invoice factoring to cover their quarterly tax debts. A peace of mind solution, factoring can help you avoid huge tax debts, and late filing penelty fees. | |
| 10/28/2009: | Seeking Car or Business Loans? Invoice Factoring Can Help. |
| If you happen to be seeking a car loan-chances are you may be in luck. This week the U.S. Treasury Department announced that they are in talks with troubled GMAC to help lenders with a further infusion of capital to the extent of between $2.8 billion and $5.6 billion -- and this is all on top of the $12.5 billion that GMAC has received in Federal Assistance since December 2008. | |
| 10/26/2009: | Invoice Factoring for Small Businesses |
| Invoice factoring services from IFG Network can be a beneficial tool for business owners in time of financial need. Obtaining loans from banks and other traditional financial institutions can be an arduous process. But invoice factoring is different. How? | |
| 10/22/2009: | Invoice Factoring is Fast Track Plan for Many Small Businesses |
| Even a fast track plan from President Barak Obama may be too late to save some small businesses that have been severely damaged by the credit constraints and a year of economic woes. And while many small businesses have had to close their doors, others have managed to survive using invoice survival tactics including factoring solutions. | |
| 10/10/2009: | Invoice Factoring: A Business Survival Strategy that Works |
| Small businesses need steady cash flow. In fact, it is really important for any business, but cash flow must move with fluidity - from incoming money, through bills and expenses such as overhead, employee wages, and even supplies, to the ability to invest back into the company. | |
| 10/07/2009: | Financial Terms for Invoice Factoring and Small Businesses |
| There are a number of financial terms for small business owners. Here is a brief rundown of those pertinant to accounts receivable factoring. | |
| 10/05/2009: | Why is Factoring Better than a Bank Loan? |
| With the current economic times, it is very challenging to get a bank loan - especially when you are a start-up business. On the other hand, factoring invoices is definitely possible. But as a small business owner, it is really important that you have a strategy in place to keep the cash flow flowing in your company. One tactic you can use is factoring invoices that are owed to you. | |
| 10/03/2009: | Economic Recover Creates Opportunity for The Interface Financial Group (IFG) |
| Growth creates an opportunity for The Interface Financial Group (IFG) because as the surviving businesses grow, they will need IFG factoring services -- funding that can not be obtained through traditional financing such as banks, credit unions or other asset based lenders. Likewise, the new businesses starting have limited assets, also requiring invoice factoring services. | |
| 09/28/2009: | IFG's Three New Factoring Solutions |
| The Interface Financial Group (IFG has introduced three new private label products including: 1) Export Factoring, 2) P.O. Funding, and 3) Inventory Financing, to support the growing demand from businesses. | |
| 09/26/2009: | Five Reasons to use Invoice Factoring |
| Listen to the following YouTube video on the Interface Financial Group's YouTube Channel, "Factoring for Small B." | |
| 09/23/2009: | Small Businesses Can Leverage Assets |
| The Interface Financial Group, Inc recently announced three new private label factoring products including: 1) Export Factoring, providing factoring services for companies who export from the United States and Canada 2) P.O. Funding, is financing a purchase order. When a company receives a purchase order and needs to purchase supplies to fulfill the order, IFG's P.O. Funding provides services to finance the order. 3) Inventory Financing, to support the growing demand from businesses. | |
| 09/18/2009: | Factoring Fraud |
| There are security and fraud issues in almost any industry, but fraud as related to invoice factoring is quite challenging for the professionals in this specialized area. Here are some first hand tips. | |
| 09/15/2009: | Small Business Owners Cover Health Care via Factoring |
| Many small business owners are implementing accounts receivable factoring to cover health care costs for themselves and their employees. The engine of the economy, small businesses create at least seventy percent of all new jobs, and in the United States alone they employ more than half of all private sector employees, and have generated 64 percent of net new jobs over the past 15 years. | |
| 09/09/2009: | Factoring Versus an SBA Loan for Small Businesses |
| The United States Small Business Administration believes that small business is the backbone of the economy, so it’s important for them to try to help small businesses participate in the stimulus programs. But many small businesses are taking a look at other successful strategies like accounts receivable financing, to help them stay afloat. | |
| 09/04/2009: | Factoring: Mitigating Risk in the Marketplace |
| The economic times today mean that risk exists in the marketplace more than ever before. Here's how the Interface Financvial Group (IFG) handles risk when determining new customers. IFG's due diligence process for accounts receivable factoring is designed to minimize risk. | |
| 09/02/2009: | Factoring: Use it As Your Need It |
| In discussion with the prospect it is important to stress that factoring is a "use it as you need it" service, and it is fast and flexible and is used by thousands of small companies to help provide needed capital. | |
| 08/31/2009: | How Your Business Can Grow by Using Factoring |
| Many business owners become paralyzed, retreat and stagnate during a bad economy, so it makes sense that as competitors are struggling to survive, all you need to do is plan to grow via invoice factoring, so you can begin marketing. | |
| 08/21/2009: | Governments Statistics on Contracts Disappoint Small Business Owners |
| The government released its latest statistics on the volume of contracts awarded to small businesses. Clearly many small businesses have suffered since the economic downturn, and althought some are surviving by using techniques including invoice factoring, many have gone under. | |
| 08/20/2009: | U.S. Small Business Association Web site Posts Kauffman Firm Survey (KFS) |
| the Kauffman Firm Survey (KFS), providing insight into better understanding American business startups and their dynamics posted on the Small Business Association's website. The Kauffman Firm Survey (KFS) is a panel study created using a stratified random sample of all startups in 2004 from the Dun & Bradstreet database with follow-up surveys on these firms for 2005 and 2006. | |
| 08/17/2009: | Factoring: A Small Business Bail-out Plan |
| Accounts receivable factoring can aid small businesses with the current economic downturn, becoming their own bail-out plan. IFG’s factoring services can help turn a small business’s accounts receivables into cash. | |
| 08/14/2009: | ARC Grants 1,000 Loans |
| After Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the America's Recovery Capital (ARC) small business loan program in last June, more than 1,000 emergency loans have been granted. Small business owners have another option. Invoice factoring, or single invoice factoring (a.k.a. invoice discounting) is unique, simpler and superior to standard invoice factor services. | |
| 08/09/2009: | The Difference Between Factoring and Spot Factoring |
| Spot factoring is a quick way for any small business to turn accounts receivables into cash. You may have to wait 30, 60, or even up to 90 days for invoices to be paid. Spot factoring | |
| 08/03/2009: | New Survey Shows 66% of Small Businesses are Being Innovative |
| A new telephone survey by Network Solutions LLC and the Center for Excellence in Service at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. The report shows that 66 percent of small businesses are finding new ways to operate more efficiently during the economic downturn. | |
| 07/21/2009: | Accounts Receivable Factoring for Small Business Aids in Health Care |
| The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (USPIRG) did a recent survey that was released today looking at how small businesses are dealing with health care costs. What if accounts receivable factoring for small business could be of aid to these business owners? | |
| 07/16/2009: | Small Business Financing Could Save Your Small Business |
| President Barak Obama said that he will be stepping up efforts to maintain public support for his agenda. The challenge is that many of America's small businesses are having to close because they do not have the cash reserves to stay afloat. These challenges could be solved for many by factoring for small business. | |
| 07/07/2009: | Are You Thinking of Starting a Home-based Business? |
| Layoffs and the Internet is causing many people to consider home-based businesses for the first time in their lives. There are some things you need to be aware of if this is in your plan as a recession survival plan including invoice factoring for small business. | |
| 07/03/2009: | Businesses Seeking to Export Need Accounts Receivable Financing |
| The chairwoman of the US Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) believes this needs to change, so ashe is lobbying hard. Any small business that is looking to export but who needs additional working capital will need to seek other financial assistance - such as accounts receivable financing, | |
| 06/24/2009: | Invoice Factoring" Best Small Business Bail-out Plan |
| Office Depot just announced the launch of their "Small Business Self-Bailout Plan." This one-of-a-kind program provides small businesses with the resources, support and tools required to help their business survive. To help pay for the program, invoice factoring can help. | |
| 06/17/2009: | American Recovery Capital (ARC) Program Plus Invoice Factoring Aids Small Businesses |
| The American Recovery Capital (ARC) program has been designed to help small businesses survive the current economic storm. ARC encourages small businesses to take out interest-free loans of up to $35,000 that are provided by commercial lenders and 100 percent backed by the Small Business Administration (SBA). In addition, IFG’s factoring services can help turn accounts receivables into cash for a small business. | |
| 06/14/2009: | How Invoice Factoring Can Help You Start a Business |
| Many people are out of work, and starting their own small businesses - many of which are Internet based companies. The rule of thumb is that if you think you need $10,000 to start this business, triple that figure to $30,000 and you will probably be accurate. Chances are you will not have quite enough money after your have started your new businesss. If you are running out of money, invoice factoring can help. | |
| 06/10/2009: | How to Increase Cash Flow via Factoring Invoices |
| Many business owners are employing new methods to watch expenses, and trying new bookeeping methods to manage cash flow. You can increase cash flow without creating debt if you employ accounts receivable factoring, which is a process for factoring invoices and your accounts receivables. | |
| 06/08/2009: | Small Businesses Discover Factoring During Recessions |
| Difficult economic times, and recessions, usually means that small businesses start using innovation in order to succeed. Many small businesses begin to focus on cash flow and costs, in addition to the customer. Factoring is a solution that many small businesses have discovered during tough economic times. | |
| 06/05/2009: | The State of Small Businesses |
| The small business sector is responsible for over 40 million jobs and $6 trillion in revenues.One way many of today's smart small businesses are functioning with enough money is to emply factoring receivables. Factoring could help you and your small business weather the storm of the recession. It is a simple yet cost effective way to manage money, especially when your customers pay on 30/60 and 90 day cycles. | |
| 05/28/2009: | Construction Factoring Emerges to Rescue Ailing Industry |
| The good news is that construction factoring has become a highly effective cash management strategy, particularly in the construction industry and for sub-contractors who often experience cash flow problems: meeting payroll, buying supplies, paying benefits and Workers Compensation. Factoring allows businesses to obtain funds based on the funds they expect to have coming in, or their current accounts receivable. | |
| 05/16/2009: | Factoring Through the Centuries |
| Factoring dates back 4,000 years to King Hammurabi ([1795-1750 BC]), the king of ancient Mesopotamia. He was the ruler who established the greatness of Babylon, known as the world's first metropolis. | |
| 05/12/2009: | SBA Innovations for Small Business During Tough Times |
| Small businesses need a lot of innovation these days to succeed. The Small Business Association (SBA) has done quite a bit of research on the subject, and also offers several innovative programs. Many small businesses are finding that invoice factoring can actually help them grow their businesses during difficult economic times. | |
| 05/10/2009: | Invoice Factoring Rescues Small Businesses |
| Operating a small business means keeping accurate and timely financial records so you can monitor your business and its successes monthly. Why? You may not always get paid right away for a product or service that you have already delivered. So the bottom like is that accounts receivable factoring, or spot factoring, might just be the answer. | |
| 05/04/2009: | Factoring Companies Rescue Small Businesses in the New Economy |
| Since the beginning of the year 2009, when it comes to lending money to small businesses and startup companies most sources including banks, venture capitalists, angels, and private lenders have disappeared. Finding money will be difficult for entrepreneurs throughout the entire year of 2009. But there is one solution for small businesses to get money when they need it, and it has been around for centuries. Invoice factoring can be effective during difficult economic times. | |
| 05/01/2009: | Invoice Factoring and Paying Taxes |
| To minimize possible interest assessments and late filing and payment penalties, paying your taxes on time is essential. If you did not file on time this year due to insufficient funds, let a factoring company like IFG help. | |
| 04/30/2009: | Invoice Factoring and Tips for Saving Your Money |
| When there is an economic downturn, practical money saving tips can help small business people succeed and even save some cash every month. Single invoice factoring, where you factor one invoice at a timecan help you to get through today's tough economic times. | |
| 04/22/2009: | Helping a Small Business Succeed |
| Primarily, most new businesses fail due to lacking the funds to stay afloat during the start up phase.There are typically three reasons why a small business never gets off the ground? 1) Lack of funds, 2) Fear of failing and 3) Limited ideas. Accounts receivable factoring can a tremendous benefit for small startup businesses. Single invoice factoring is one of the newer solutions tat provides short-term working capital to growing businesses. | |
| 04/03/2009: | Tips to Pay Credit Card Debt Include Invoice Factoring |
| U.S. consumers are drowning in debts and soaring interest rates. The average American carries more than $10,000 in credit card debt. Most of the tips for paying off these debts are really simple common sense rules. But one new idea includes invoice factoring. | |
| 03/04/2009: | Construction Factoring Helps Pay Suppliers and Employees During Tough Times |
| Factoring has been used in the construction industry for years, but the latest trends indicate that it's on the rise. The recent economic downturn and tightening of the credit markets has been especially hard on the construction industry. Trends indicate that along with having to focus on the new sustainable building and changes in building code standards, contractors are experiencing cash flow problems. | |
| 02/17/2009: | How Invoice Factoring Helps the Credit Card Blues |
| 30 million people in the United States have bad credit scores, under 620, and now with our country's economic downturn, the figure will get worse. Once you have your score in hand, following are some tips towards credit repair, including more about invoice factoring. | |
| 01/12/2009: | New Years Tips for Small Business Owners |
| Today’s challenging times require some extra thought when it comes to strategies for the New Year for small businesses. Tips include invoice factoring during tough times. | |
| 12/17/2008: | Factoring can Help Repair your Credit |
| More than 30 million people in the U.S. have bad credit. Here are some tips to fix your credit, and one of them, single invoice factoring, provides immediate cash to help. | |
| 12/09/2008: | Financial Tips for Small Business Owners |
| Today, owning and operating a successful small business means keeping accurate and timely financial records.You may not always get paid right away for a product or service that you have already delivered, and today it is harder than ever before to secure alternative financing through banks or venture capitalists. So the bottom like is that accounts receivable factoring, or spot factoring, might just be the answer. | |
| 11/24/2008: | Private Equity Investment May Signal Factoring as Fresh Source for Business Capital |
| In a November 24, 2008 article in insideARM, writer Cynthia Wilson talks about how Presido Investors LLC has expanded its investments and bought a minority interest in The Interface Fnancial Group. | |
| 11/13/2008: | Does Your Small Business Need Cash Fast? |
| Recent economic times have put a crimp in small business profits. People nationwide are looking for ways to cut business costs, and many are suffering from the fact that their customers are not paying on time. That's why now may be the time for single invoice factoring. | |
| 11/07/2008: | How Small Businesses Manage Tough Economic Times |
| Today's tough economic times call for creative solutions to help a small business run smoothly. In order to sustain and grow, businesses need some cash on hand. And when outstanding invoices stack up, single invoice factoring, also known as spot factoring, is one tactic that many companies have discovered can help them get by. |
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