--- title: Bay View Funding Blog | Seth Herman description: Bay View Funding blogs explain what invoice factoring is and how factoring services can help a business owner with any cash flow problems. --- [![Submit a Payment](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/211725/2836a4c1-908b-4584-8956-c2dfd9109628.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/211725/2836a4c1-908b-4584-8956-c2dfd9109628)   [Client Login](https://bayviewfunding.profitstars.com/) [Contact Us](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/contact) [(888) 229-9993](tel:888-229-9993) [![Bay View Funding Logo](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hs-fs/file-433076702-png/images/logo-2.png?width=335&height=90&name=logo-2.png "Bay View Funding Logo")](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/) Fast invoice factoring and reliable service since 1985 [Se Habla Español](https://sites.bayviewfunding.com/prestamos-para-negocios) # Bay View Funding Blog ## Seth Herman Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [Why Invoice Factoring Companies Request Tax Documents](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/why-invoice-factoring-companies-request-tax-documents) Posted by [Seth Herman](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/seth-herman) on Mon, Nov 23, 2020 @ 10:00 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/bigstock--186699028.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/why-invoice-factoring-companies-request-tax-documents) When a business signs up with a factoring company, the factor may ask the client to sign a Tax Information Authorization or Form 8821, a form that gives the factoring company access to tax information for the years listed in the authorization. This often surprises businesses. With invoice factoring, a form of financing that relies more heavily on the creditworthiness of customers, it can be shocking to find out that your business needs to provides tax documents. [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/why-invoice-factoring-companies-request-tax-documents) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/why-invoice-factoring-companies-request-tax-documents#comments) Topics: [Tax lien](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/tax-lien), [Business Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/business-financing) ## [Try the Bay View Funding Difference](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/try-the-bay-view-difference) Posted by [Seth Herman](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/seth-herman) on Tue, Dec 03, 2019 @ 08:02 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/BVF%20I.png) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/try-the-bay-view-difference) You put a lot into your company. Blood. Sweat. Tears. And more than a few sleepless nights, worrying about making ends meet. You have decided that invoice factoring might be a good financial solution for your business. But every choice comes with challenges. So many different rates. And with so many factoring companies out there - [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/try-the-bay-view-difference) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/try-the-bay-view-difference#comments) Topics: [Cash Flow](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow), [Business Growth](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/business-growth), [Cash Advance](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-advance) ## [Funding Options 2018](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/funding-options-2018) Posted by [Seth Herman](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/seth-herman) on Wed, Mar 21, 2018 @ 10:38 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/bigstock-Index-Graph-Of-Stock-Market-Fi-203797111.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/funding-options-2018)   At some point, every business needs extra capital to fund growth. If you’re a mid-sized or large business, the amount you need may be a large number. Learn what your funding choices are and how you might use capital for business growth in 2018.   [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/funding-options-2018) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/funding-options-2018#comments) Topics: [commercial funding](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/commercial-funding) ## [How Invoice Factoring Helps Startups](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-invoice-factoring-helps-startups) Posted by [Seth Herman](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/seth-herman) on Thu, Jun 22, 2017 @ 10:01 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/bigstock--187370839.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-invoice-factoring-helps-startups) Startups can be some of the most innovative business ventures. Being innovative can also involve a lot of risk, and many startups suffer from time constraints, staffing to meet demands, and difficulty obtaining funding. Invoice factoring may be able to help with funding by optimizing cash flow without the long delay that generally follows the invoicing process. Using invoice factoring may help ensure that your startup won’t run out of funds, which could potentially halt operations and slow growth. [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-invoice-factoring-helps-startups) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-invoice-factoring-helps-startups#comments) Topics: [About Invoice Factoring](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/about-invoice-factoring), [Start up funding](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/start-up-funding) ## [Understanding the Moving Parts of Positive Cash Flow](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/understanding-the-moving-parts-of-positive-cash-flow) Posted by [Seth Herman](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/seth-herman) on Fri, Apr 28, 2017 @ 01:11 PM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-05-01%20at%206.07.55%20PM.png) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/understanding-the-moving-parts-of-positive-cash-flow) Most businesspeople have a rough idea of the moving parts of [cash flow](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/when-to-use-a-factor-to-boost-immediate-cash-flow#.WOv4PLYrK8o), but it’s vital for business leaders to understand how to gauge cash flow accurately. Several operational expenses can easily go unnoticed, such as inconsistent contracts with service technicians or similar expenses. For new business owners, these expenses quickly become overwhelming. [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/understanding-the-moving-parts-of-positive-cash-flow) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/understanding-the-moving-parts-of-positive-cash-flow#comments) Topics: [Cash Flow](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow), [Cash Flow management](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-management), [Cash reserves](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-reserves), [Cash Flow Metrics](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-metrics), [EBITDA](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/ebitda) ## [Invoice Factoring Vs. Invoice Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/invoice-factoring-vs.-invoice-financing) Posted by [Seth Herman](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/seth-herman) on Fri, Mar 31, 2017 @ 11:06 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-03-31%20at%201.57.12%20PM.png) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/invoice-factoring-vs.-invoice-financing) If you’re a business owner, there are two easy ways to turn your unpaid customer invoices into cash – invoice factoring and invoice financing. While these two terms are closely related, there are some important differences that may confuse you if you’re not familiar with them. **What Is Invoice Factoring?** [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/invoice-factoring-vs.-invoice-financing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/invoice-factoring-vs.-invoice-financing#comments) Topics: [Alternative Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/alternative-financing), [About Invoice Factoring](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/about-invoice-factoring) ## [5 Cash Flow Management Tips for the New Year](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/5-cash-flow-management-tips-for-the-new-year) Posted by [Seth Herman](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/seth-herman) on Wed, Jan 04, 2017 @ 09:02 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-03-28%20at%201.12.03%20PM.png) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/5-cash-flow-management-tips-for-the-new-year) Cash flow problems stemming from late payments can create a number of issues for small and growing businesses. With every hiccup, the trickle-down effect can make a large impact on your company’s future. To maintain a sustainable book of sales, meet payroll, and manage tax liabilities, every organization needs a strategy for managing cash flow. Here are some of the best tips to ensure your business will have a steady flow of money: [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/5-cash-flow-management-tips-for-the-new-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/5-cash-flow-management-tips-for-the-new-year#comments) Topics: [Cash Flow management](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-management), [Invoice factoring](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/invoice-factoring) [All posts](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/all) [Next](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/seth-herman/page/2) ### Subscribe by Email ### Posts by Topic - [About Invoice Factoring (157)](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/about-invoice-factoring) - [Financing Government Contractors (100)](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/financing-government-contractors) - [Cash Flow (59)](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow) - [Cash Flow Solution (48)](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-solution) - 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