
The main invoice factoring benefits for any business are all about improved cash flow. In fact you could say that invoice factoring is the cash flow industry. But there are many more benefits which should not be overlooked.
Immediate cash advances to ease your cash flow problems.
A borrowing facility which rises automatically as your sales increase ensuring future growth is not restricted.
No more cash flow headaches or dreaded calls to the bank.
Also the facility is not normally re-payable on demand like a bank overdraft, thus removing another worry.
Release of that most valuable of resources (time) to concentrate on running and growing your business free from the shackles of keeping up with back office routines.
Professional credit control speeds up the cash flow even further and helps identify early signs of payment problems keeping bad debts to a minimum. Most factors collect debts in 45/50 days.
Online access to credit ratings allows you to trade confidently with new customers.
Considerable savings in administration costs, stationery, bank and telephone charges, staff time, extra office equipment, etc., from outsourcing the sales ledger management. In addition the costs of employing a good credit control clerk which can be anything from £10k to £15k per annum is avoided.
With better cash flow comes increased bargaining power with suppliers and the potential for prompt payment discounts (more than covering the cost of the service). Conversely, there will be less need to concede discounts to your customers. A double bonus.
Bad debt protection means you get paid within 120 days of the invoice date if your customer becomes insolvent. You also avoid the policy administration/claims procedures associated with traditional credit insurance.
Most invoice factoring companies only require a charge over your debtors and a warranty from the directors whereas a bank will take a full debenture plus directors guarantees thus tying up all the company's and directors assets.
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