One thing I love about the factoring industry is that once we remove all the layers of speculation, it really is a straight forward business. People new to the industry, both brokers and companies thinking about using factoring services, have an uncanny ability of making things more difficult than need be. Terms like “hold back,” “reserves,” “advance rate,” and “points” can put people on edge. Add to the fact that just about everyone tries to compare "factoring vs. bank loans" and it is no wonder … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
Factoring For the Tortoise and the Hare
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How often have you heard the catch phrases, “Same day funding”, or “Invoices funded in 24 hours or less”? Whether you work in the factoring industry as a direct funder or consultant, we all know that quality customer service is a cornerstone for any company’s long term success. Lately however, it seems that customer service is measured more on speed than any other factor. … [Read more...]
How to Qualify a Factoring Prospect by Asking Three Simple Questions
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It’s a factoring broker’s job to deliver companies with cash flow issues to the appropriate funding source. Although this task sounds easy enough, in reality, it’s not always so simple. Picture this scenario: You have a client in need of cash flow who has been in business for a year, has three large customers and … [Read more...]