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Companies of all sizes struggle with cash flow issues.

These challenges usually arise between the time your product or service is delivered to your customer…and when that customer eventually pays you. That can take up to 30-, 60-, or 90 days.

Without enough cash on hand, you may lose opportunities to respond to changes in the marketplace. Or grow your business. If the money comes in “waves,” you might even find it difficult to make payroll from time-to-time.

If you are a fleet trucking company or owner/operator, you may be very familiar with having to find creative ways to manage your cashflow while waiting for your customers to pay their invoices. You could be waiting for 30, 60…even 90 days for your customers to pay. Meanwhile, you have bills and/or employees to pay. Because of this float time, you may find yourself overextended and having to rely on credit cards or facilities from the bank to keep your operation afloat. However, there is another option to consider.

The price of oil and gas may continually fluctuate for the consumer or investor, but the job opportunities are plentiful given the fact that oil and gas are essential commodities consumed on a daily basis. For all practical purposes, renewable energy is in its infancy, and while engineers are drawn to the benefits of a career in this field, providing staffing opportunities in the oil and gas sector can be a lucrative endeavor. 

How well are you managing your distribution process, and what about finances? 

So you want to use invoice factoring to finance your business but are concerned about letting your customers know? Customer relationships are extremely important. The main concern is that if you are not handling your own accounts receivable, there is a chance that things could go wrong, and your customers will be unhappy. 

Incorporating today’s digital technologies can sometimes be a challenge when your company is concerned with the day-to-day responsibilities of simply running a business. Generally, businesses are aware of major digital trends, but may be slow to incorporate them. Many of these trends cannot be ignored, as they will ultimately give your competition the opportunity to gain market share. 

How easy is it to qualify for small business government grants? Since government grants are funded by tax dollars, they require very stringent compliance and reporting measures. This means qualifying is not a simple undertaking.