Advantages of Accounts Receivable Factoring

Accounts Receivable Factoring For Healthy Businesses

Many businesses find their working capital less than healthy for future growth potential. This is when many proprietors find accounts receivable factoring to be a source of support. Basically, accounts receivable factoring requires engaging a factoring company who will purchase accounts receivable and/or open invoices from customers in order to receive an infusion of cash to secure working capital for immediate use. Accounts receivable defines as open invoices for purchases of products or services made by customers on Net 30 or other terms. A gap in immediate payment occurs as a result of terms of payment which in most cases is the standard Net 30. Often, this leaves the business waiting for payments from customers.

At present, many businesses have restructured their terms of payment from Net 30 to Net 15 or 20 in order to maintain their economic stability. This brings cash payments into the business more quickly. The downside can be that customers view this payment restructuring as a negative factor and result in reduction in sales.

Factoring Companies

Factoring of accounts receivables has been done for centuries as a measure of securing cash to stabilize cash flow. Whenever cash flow slows or stagnates, proprietors consider accounts receivable factoring as a way to prop up a flagging business situation. Factoring companies purchase accounts receivable (open invoices) up to a standard 90% of receivables. This results in immediate cash payment from the factoring company. In essence, factoring is a method of financing.

When To Choose Accounts Receivable Factoring

When the business budget has become strained and credit is not an option, it may be a good idea to seek a factoring company. Or, when working capital has dwindled as a result of a slow market, factoring can be a good way to prop up an ailing business. Factoring provides an untapped source of cashflow to fund new business ventures, restore a healthy business operation and provides a good opportunity to take advantage of discounts vendors offer. In addition, it can help open a wider source for customer credit. Overall, accounts receivable factoring creates a secure environment to buy equipment or to fund payroll.