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More Financing Company factoring Information Factoring
can offer many benefits to cash-hungry companies. Rather than wait 30, 60, 90
days or longer for payment on a product or service that has already been
delivered, a business can factor (sell) its receivables for cash at a small
discount off the amount of the invoice. Payroll,
marketing efforts, and working capital are just a few of the business needs
that can be met with this instant cash. Factoring
provides the means for a manufacturer to replenish inventory and make more
products to sell: There is no longer a need to wait for earlier sales to be
paid. Factoring is not just a cash management tool for manufacturers: Almost
any type of business can benefit from factoring. Generally,
a business that extends credit will have 10 to 20 percent of its annual sales
tied up in accounts receivable at any given time. Think for a moment about how
much money is tied up in 60 days’ worth of invoices: You cannot pay the power
bill or this week's payroll with a customer's invoice, but you can sell that
invoice for the cash to meet those obligations. Invoice Factoring
is a fast and easy process. The factor buys the invoice at a discount, usually
a few percentage points less than the face value of the invoice. The
Drawbacks People
consider the discount a small cost of doing business. A four-percent discount
for a 30-day invoice is common. Compared with the problem of not having cash
when you need it to operate, the four-percent discount is negligible. Look at
the factor's discount as though your business had offered the customer a
discount for paying cash. It works out the same. Financing Companies
consider the discount the same way they treat a sales price: It is simply the
cost of generating cash flow, much like discounting merchandise is the cost of
generating sales. Factoring
is a cash flow tool used by a variety of businesses, not just those who are
small or struggling. Many companies factor to reduce the overhead of their own
accounting department. Others use factoring to generate cash, which can be used
to expand marketing efforts and increase production.
The
fact is that most companies share a common dilemma during periods of rapid
growth of incoming orders draining cash flow.
Account Receivable Factoring not only provides immediate cash but, efficient businesses
also use it as a tool to increase profit margins: 1.
Take Advantage of Early Payment
Discounts - Having access to cash enables businesses to save on average 2% by
taking advantage of early payment terms offered by suppliers. The points saved by reducing raw materials
costs helps to offset the factoring fee.
2.
Take Advantage of Volume Discounts - Having cash also enables businesses to buy
raw materials in greater volume. This
saves money and directly impacts the bottom line. 3.
Reduce Late Payment Penalties and Interest Charges - Having immediate cash on
hand to pay current obligations as they become due eliminates late charges from
suppliers and other creditors. 4.
Meet Obligations on Time - Paying vendors on time helps to establish a solid
credit track record and allows for increased future credit limits from vendors
as well as financial institutions. 5.
Offer Credit Terms to Customers - Offering credit terms to customers is a common
way to increase sales by making it “easier” for customers to buy. Having financial backing to carry accounts
receivable is essential if a business wants to be able to follow through on its
commitments. Reputable financing companies encourage
“managed” growth by consulting with clients regarding exposures and other risks
when taking on new credit accounts.
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