--- title: Bay View Funding Blog | Cash Flow Solution description: Cash Flow Solution | 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 ## [How to Obtain a Government Contract for your Transportation Company](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-to-obtain-a-government-contract-for-your-transportation-company) Posted by [Aaron Zahedani](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/aaron-zahedani) on Wed, Oct 14, 2020 @ 08:00 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hs-fs/hub/211725/file-2594960904-jpg/BVF_Images_and_Logos_/GovernmentContracts3-11.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-to-obtain-a-government-contract-for-your-transportation-company) There are many benefits to working with the federal government, such as guaranteed payment and no shortage of work, but it is not always easy to get started. So how should your trucking company go about obtaining government contracts? [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-to-obtain-a-government-contract-for-your-transportation-company) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-to-obtain-a-government-contract-for-your-transportation-company#comments) Topics: [Cash Flow Solution](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-solution), [Government Contract Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/government-contract-financing), [Transportation Factoring](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/transportation-factoring) ## [Why are Accounts Receivable Aging Reports So Important?](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/why-are-accounts-receivable-aging-reports-so-important) Posted by [Gil Oliva](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/gil-oliva) on Mon, Aug 24, 2020 @ 09:30 AM ![Image of Accounts receivable report showing invoice balances and payments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hs-fs/file-641842692-jpg/images/blog_4.4.jpg?width=300&name=blog_4.4.jpg "accounts receivable aging report") In order to structure a workable operating budget for your company, it is necessary to periodically generate an accounts receivable aging report. What is an accounts receivable aging report? An accounts receivable aging report, simply put, shows the total balances owed by clients and the duration for which their invoices have been outstanding, broken down into categories, such as 30-60 days, 60 to 90 days, 90-120 days, etc. [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/why-are-accounts-receivable-aging-reports-so-important) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/why-are-accounts-receivable-aging-reports-so-important#comments) Topics: [Cash Flow Solution](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-solution), [Factoring Accounts Receivable](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/factoring-accounts-receivable), [Financing Government Contractors](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/financing-government-contractors) ## [When to Use a Factor to Boost Immediate Cash Flow](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/when-to-use-a-factor-to-boost-immediate-cash-flow) Posted by [Gil Oliva](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/gil-oliva) on Thu, Jan 19, 2017 @ 08:00 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-03-28%20at%201.44.47%20PM.png) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/when-to-use-a-factor-to-boost-immediate-cash-flow) Like many financial services, invoice factoring works best when used as part of an overall financial management strategy. When used appropriately, it may help jumpstart growth, pay down debt, and help businesses find a path to financial success. We’re here to help you understand exactly what invoice factoring is and when you should consider using it for your business. [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/when-to-use-a-factor-to-boost-immediate-cash-flow) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/when-to-use-a-factor-to-boost-immediate-cash-flow#comments) Topics: [Cash Flow Solution](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-solution), [Cash Flow](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow), [Invoice factoring](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/invoice-factoring) ## [How Do Clients View Companies that Use Factors?](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-do-clients-view-companies-that-use-factors) Posted by [Gil Oliva](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/gil-oliva) on Tue, May 24, 2016 @ 08:30 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/client_relations.png) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-do-clients-view-companies-that-use-factors) Cash flow problems plague even the most successful businesses. The lag time between the completion of a project and the point of payment can create cash shortages that hamper your ability to grow your company or capitalize on new opportunities. That’s where invoice factoring comes in. [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-do-clients-view-companies-that-use-factors) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-do-clients-view-companies-that-use-factors#comments) Topics: [Cash Flow Solution](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-solution), [Business Growth](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/business-growth), [Accounts Receivable Management](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/accounts-receivable-management), [Cash Advance](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-advance), [Cash Crunch](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-crunch), [Client Relationships](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/client-relationships) ## [How Freight Factoring Can Help Your Company Grow During the Holidays](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-freight-factoring-can-help-your-company-grow-during-the-holidays) Posted by [Aaron Zahedani](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/aaron-zahedani) on Thu, Dec 10, 2015 @ 01:36 PM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/bigstock-Big--Wheeler-7813716.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-freight-factoring-can-help-your-company-grow-during-the-holidays) Today's economy makes it even more difficult for a business to get bank loans and other traditional sources of funding. The result is a high demand for business financing with many businesses losing out on growth opportunities due to the lack of working capital financing. However, businesses that need immediate financing do have options, factoring being chief among them. Below is a look at factoring and its benefits for freight businesses, especially during the holidays. [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-freight-factoring-can-help-your-company-grow-during-the-holidays) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-freight-factoring-can-help-your-company-grow-during-the-holidays#comments) Topics: [Cash Flow Solution](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-solution), [Freight Factoring for Trucking](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/freight-factoring-for-trucking), [Truckers](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/truckers) ## [Fix a “Cash Crunch” with Invoice Factoring](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/fix-a-cash-crunch-with-invoice-factoring) Posted by [Seth Herman](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/seth-herman) on Fri, Oct 09, 2015 @ 11:30 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/cashcrunch.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/fix-a-cash-crunch-with-invoice-factoring) Running a business can be an adventure. Every week it’s something different – a new problem or a big success. However, there’s one thing that most business owners would happily give up: cash flow issues caused by slow-paying clients. For that reason, many business owners turn to invoice factoring. [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/fix-a-cash-crunch-with-invoice-factoring) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/fix-a-cash-crunch-with-invoice-factoring#comments) Topics: [Cash Flow Solution](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-solution), [Cash Flow](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow), [Invoice factoring](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/invoice-factoring) ## [I want to use Invoice Factoring – What About my Customers?](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/i-want-to-use-invoice-factoring-–-what-about-my-customers) Posted by [Gil Oliva](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/gil-oliva) on Thu, Sep 10, 2015 @ 08:30 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hs-fs/hub/211725/file-2406442775-jpg/slider_invoice_discounting-517x370.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/i-want-to-use-invoice-factoring-–-what-about-my-customers) So you want to [use invoice factoring to finance your business](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-can-i-use-invoice-factoring-to-finance-my-business#.VeXZuBNVhBc) 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.  [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/i-want-to-use-invoice-factoring-–-what-about-my-customers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/i-want-to-use-invoice-factoring-–-what-about-my-customers#comments) Topics: [Cash Flow Solution](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-solution), [Invoice factoring](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/invoice-factoring) [All posts](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/all) [Next](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-solution/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) - 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