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Working Capital Efficiency

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Today’s suppliers can’t wait for customers’ cash to come through before buying raw material, firing up the assembly line or loading up the cargo container. Financing is required every step of the way. Everyone depends on a steady and reliable stream of capital to keep the machines running.
But some companies in the chain may have an easier time accessing capital than others. A well established U.S. buyer might access a bank credit line at 1-2 percent per annum, while its smaller Chinese or Vietnamese supplier may be fortunate to get credit at 8-10 percent per annum. This disparity adds to costs and often affects the financial stability of valued suppliers. One solution is vendor financing, in which a buyer helps a supplier get credit at the buyer’s lower rate. In exchange, the supplier may agree to wait longer for payment. Continue reading →

Receivables Financing

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Improve your cash flows and enhance forecasting. If qualified, access up to 90 per cent of invoice values as soon as they are issued. Receivables finance is available in most major currencies and as early as the next business day. You can release cash previously caught in the sales cycle to cover day-to-day expenses or pay suppliers faster thereby negotiating more favorable rates and terms. With the flexibility to access the entire amount available or draw down only what you need, receivables finance is also an effective strategy for self-funding growth.

Cash Advance Loans

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Make sure that you research cash advance companies before deciding on one. Ask questions to make sure that you choose the best company, including its policies, for you and your financial situation. Most cash advance companies are not out there trying to mislead you and will treat your fairly and with respect. However, there are those companies that may not be as up-front as they should be, so be sure your research your options thoroughly.
The companies that are trying to trick you will not try to help you if you miss a payment, and may instead hit you with a higher interest rate or even add more on to your loan in fees. This is just one reason why you should research your choice thoroughly and be cautious in making your decision. Ask what happens or read the fine print to find out the consequences of a missed or late payment so you will know what to expect. Most of the fair companies will add on your missed interest charge for the month of the missing payment, but they will not be unduly unfair in raising the interest rates or adding on exorbitant fees. Continue reading →