Growing a successful trucking company takes a lot of hard work and dedication. But, above all, it takes a disciplined approach to make the right decisions and take the right actions. This article helps owner-operators and small fleet owners accomplish this goal. It summarizes the seven key steps to take to grow your trucking fleet […]
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How to Finance a Trucking Company
Every successful trucking company needs to use financing at some point. Growing companies have to buy equipment, pay employees, and handle multiple expenses. Eventually, the owner will run out of funds and use external financing. This article discusses how trucking company owners can finance their two most significant expenses: equipment purchases and operations. It also […]
What is Freight Factoring? How Does it Work?
Freight factoring, also known as freight bill factoring, is a form of business financing in the transportation industry. It helps carriers and brokers improve their cash flow by financing their invoices from slow-paying clients. Factoring provides companies with the funds to operate and grow to their full potential. We cover the following: 1. How does […]
How Does Construction Factoring Help Subcontractors?
Many construction subcontractors have trouble paying employees or suppliers on time. Often, they have cash flow problems because clients pay invoices in 30 to 60 days while suppliers ask for quick payments. One way to fix this working capital problem is to use a revolving line of financing. This article explains how construction factoring can […]
What is an Asset-Based Financing Line of Credit?
Summary: An asset-based line of credit is a specialized type of asset-based loan. It provides a revolving line of financing that must be secured by Accounts Receivable (A/R). Some lines can also finance Inventory as long as the A/R is included in the transaction. These lines are often used by small and mid-sized companies that […]
Invoice Factoring vs. Bank Line of Credit
It’s not unusual for small and midsize businesses to experience cash flow problems from time to time. As a matter of fact, many growing companies encounter financial problems due to their fast growth. The most effective way to solve their cash flow problems is to use financing. The two most common financing solutions that help […]
9 Advantages of a Ledgered Line of Credit
Ledgered lines of credit (LLOCs) are gaining traction as a financing option for larger small businesses and mid-sized companies. They combine the receivables-based structure of invoice factoring with the revolving format of an asset-based loan (ABL) or bank line of credit. Ledgered lines of credit offer several advantages for growing companies, including: 1. Improved cash […]
Ledgered Line of Credit vs. Invoice Factoring
A ledgered line of credit (LLOC) and an invoice factoring line can both provide flexible working capital. While both products share some similarities, they also have important operational differences. This article explains the main differences between the two products so you can decide which option is better suited to your company. We cover the following: […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Payroll Financing
Payroll financing has been gaining traction as an effective way to provide funding to companies that need working capital to pay their employees. Companies with large payrolls often experience cash flow problems because of slow-paying clients. When this happens, the company must pay employees out of its own cash reserves. If the company is growing quickly, cash […]
Payroll Funding for Small Businesses
One of the greatest challenges that a small business owner can ever face is not having enough money to pay employees. Delaying payroll affects employee morale and your ability to retain key individuals. This article discusses how to use payroll financing to meet payroll and keep the business growing. We cover: 1. The most common […]