--- title: Bay View Funding Blog | Alternative Financing (2) description: Alternative Financing | Bay View Funding blogs explain what invoice factoring is and how factoring services can help a business owner with any cash flow problems. (2) --- [![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 ## [Still Trending: Invoice Factoring](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/still-trending-invoice-factoring) Posted by [Gil Oliva](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/gil-oliva) on Fri, Oct 28, 2016 @ 08:00 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/google%20search%20graph-1.png) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/still-trending-invoice-factoring) According to Google Trends (see graph below), one of the hot trends in American business today is invoice factoring. You see it online; even hear about it on television and the radio. But would it surprise you to learn that this way of creating cash flow for your business isn’t new? In fact, invoice factoring is over 2,000 years old! [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/still-trending-invoice-factoring) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/still-trending-invoice-factoring#comments) Topics: [Alternative Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/alternative-financing), [Invoice factoring](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/invoice-factoring), [Trends](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/trends) ## [Looking for an Alternative Funding Solution that is not a Loan?](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/looking-for-an-alternative-funding-solution-that-is-not-a-loan) Posted by [Seth Herman](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/seth-herman) on Wed, Sep 30, 2015 @ 08:30 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hs-fs/hub/211725/file-344579315-jpg/images/cash-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/looking-for-an-alternative-funding-solution-that-is-not-a-loan) Are you looking for creative financing for your small business without having to take out a loan? Have you considered invoice factoring? [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/looking-for-an-alternative-funding-solution-that-is-not-a-loan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/looking-for-an-alternative-funding-solution-that-is-not-a-loan#comments) Topics: [Alternative Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/alternative-financing), [Invoice factoring](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/invoice-factoring) ## [6 Myths About Obtaining Business Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/6-myths-about-obtaining-business-financing) Posted by [Aaron Zahedani](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/aaron-zahedani) on Fri, Apr 24, 2015 @ 08:00 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/BVF_Images_and_Logos_/Alternative_funding_blog.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/6-myths-about-obtaining-business-financing) Obtaining business financing may seem like hard work, especially when there are so many other aspects of business management to think about. With any type of loan or line of credit, there is obviously a process in place, but there are some myths out there when it comes to applying and qualifying, and also what types of financing are available. Consider a few myths that may prohibit businesses from applying for financing.  [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/6-myths-about-obtaining-business-financing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/6-myths-about-obtaining-business-financing#comments) Topics: [Alternative Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/alternative-financing), [Business Finance Solutions](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/business-finance-solutions), [Business Loan](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/business-loan) ## [Do you Need Help Turning Unpaid Invoices into Cash?](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/do-you-need-help-turning-unpaid-invoices-into-cash) Posted by [Gil Oliva](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/gil-oliva) on Fri, Apr 17, 2015 @ 08:12 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/BVF_Images_and_Logos_/invoice-calculator-4-17blog.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/do-you-need-help-turning-unpaid-invoices-into-cash) Invoice collection is never a fun task. Many companies have a department dedicated to the onerous task, but for some it may be a one-man show. The many responsibilities undertaken by small business owners can sometimes take their toll. Faster payment obviously increases cash flow so what can be done to encourage faster payment? Let’s consider some tips to make the process easier.   [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/do-you-need-help-turning-unpaid-invoices-into-cash) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/do-you-need-help-turning-unpaid-invoices-into-cash#comments) Topics: [Alternative Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/alternative-financing), [Cash Flow Solution](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-solution), [commercial funding](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/commercial-funding), [Invoice collection](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/invoice-collection) ## [Confused About How the Affordable Care Act Has Impacted the Staffing Industry?](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/confused-about-how-the-affordable-care-act-has-impacted-the-staffing-industry) Posted by [Gil Oliva](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/gil-oliva) on Wed, Apr 08, 2015 @ 08:00 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/BVF_Images_and_Logos_/healthcare_staffing_blog.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/confused-about-how-the-affordable-care-act-has-impacted-the-staffing-industry) President Barack Obama signed the [Affordable Care Act](http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/) on March 23, 2010, five years ago! The results are yet to be significantly determined, but there is no doubt that it has had an impact on many industries, the staffing industry included.  In a recent blog relating to the [impact of the Affordable Care Act on the staffing industry](http://www.akkencloud.com/impact-affordable-care-act-staffing-industry), Will Thompson writes in great depth about the ACA and how it impacts employers with a specific spin on staffing companies. The infographic provided in the blog is extremely helpful. Below is a brief synopsis along with some added thoughts on the subject.  [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/confused-about-how-the-affordable-care-act-has-impacted-the-staffing-industry) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/confused-about-how-the-affordable-care-act-has-impacted-the-staffing-industry#comments) Topics: [Alternative Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/alternative-financing), [Temporary Staffing Agency Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/temporary-staffing-agency-financing), [Staffing Industry](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/staffing-industry) ## [Obtaining Financing – How Bay View Funding Helps](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/obtaining-financing-how-bay-view-funding-helps) Posted by [Gil Oliva](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/gil-oliva) on Fri, Apr 03, 2015 @ 08:00 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hs-fs/hub/211725/file-2579491830-jpg/BVF_Images_and_Logos_/Glenvideochiclet.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/obtaining-financing-how-bay-view-funding-helps) Bay View Funding President, [Glen Shu](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/about-us/management-team) is passionate about helping businesses obtain financing that is otherwise potentially out of their reach.  In a recent informative video, he talks about how the specific services at Bay View Funding work, and how they can benefit those businesses seeking alternative funding opportunities.  [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/obtaining-financing-how-bay-view-funding-helps) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/obtaining-financing-how-bay-view-funding-helps#comments) Topics: [Alternative Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/alternative-financing), [About Invoice Factoring](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/about-invoice-factoring), [Financing Government Contractors](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/financing-government-contractors) ## [Emerging Business Opportunities - Are you Connected?](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/emerging-business-opportunities-are-you-connected) Posted by [Gil Oliva](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/gil-oliva) on Fri, Mar 13, 2015 @ 08:00 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hs-fs/hub/211725/file-2578924881-jpg/BVF_Images_and_Logos_/web-community3-13.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/emerging-business-opportunities-are-you-connected) Every company strives for business success. Once it is clear that a recipe works, it is easy to settle into a routine that does not necessarily involve looking at new ways to do business. Is your company taking advantage of new technologies and opportunities?  [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/emerging-business-opportunities-are-you-connected) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/emerging-business-opportunities-are-you-connected#comments) Topics: [Alternative Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/alternative-financing), [About Invoice Factoring](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/about-invoice-factoring), [Financing Government Contractors](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/financing-government-contractors) [Previous](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/alternative-financing/page/1) [All posts](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/all) [Next](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/alternative-financing/page/3) ### 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) - 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