--- title: Bay View Funding Blog | Commercial Financing description: Commercial Financing | 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 ## [Where can I Find a Complete Guide to Invoice Factoring?](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/where-can-i-find-a-complete-guide-to-invoice-factoring) Posted by [Gil Oliva](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/gil-oliva) on Fri, Jun 12, 2015 @ 08:00 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/BVF_Images_and_Logos_/Newsletter-CompleteGuideInvoiceFactoringCover.png) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/where-can-i-find-a-complete-guide-to-invoice-factoring) Firstly, you may not even know what invoice factoring is, let alone how this alternative source of commercial financing actually works. [Bay View Funding](https://www.bayviewfunding.com) has developed a new [online guide](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/complete-guide-to-invoice-factoring-0), which is also available as a download, explaining the whole process from what it is, to how it can help your cash flow.  [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/where-can-i-find-a-complete-guide-to-invoice-factoring) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/where-can-i-find-a-complete-guide-to-invoice-factoring#comments) Topics: [Cash Flow](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow), [About Invoice Factoring](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/about-invoice-factoring), [Commercial Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/commercial-financing) ## [4 Common Commercial Finance Challenges](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/4-common-commercial-finance-challenges) Posted by [Aaron Zahedani](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/aaron-zahedani) on Fri, May 22, 2015 @ 08:00 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hubfs/BVF_Images_and_Logos_/4CommonChallengesCover_2.png) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/4-common-commercial-finance-challenges) As your business grows and becomes more successful, you may encounter some common commercial finance challenges that are regularly faced by every company. Did you know that some of these challenges could be solved more easily than you think? Often, companies face one or more of the following situations:  [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/4-common-commercial-finance-challenges) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/4-common-commercial-finance-challenges#comments) Topics: [Cash Flow Solution](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-solution), [Commercial Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/commercial-financing) ## [Cybersecurity – Is your Business Protected?](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/cybersecurity-is-your-business-protected) Posted by [Aaron Zahedani](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/aaron-zahedani) on Fri, Feb 06, 2015 @ 08:00 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hs-fs/hub/211725/file-2435789158-jpg/BVF_Images_and_Logos_/Cyber_security_2-6.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/cybersecurity-is-your-business-protected) Why should your business care so much about cybersecurity? You may think that you have ‘safety’ covered, but it is worth considering the potential issues a cyber attack could present and what you can do to prevent this happening.  Awareness of the need to protect your company from cyber threats has increased, but sometimes the basic measures are not considered. Your business may have established policies and procedures, but are these procedures checked regularly, and are they enforced?  [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/cybersecurity-is-your-business-protected) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/cybersecurity-is-your-business-protected#comments) Topics: [Commercial Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/commercial-financing), [Cash Flow management](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-management), [Cyber security](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cyber-security) ## [U.S. Economy – A Strong Finish to 2014](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/u.s.-economy-a-strong-finish-to-2014) Posted by [Gil Oliva](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/gil-oliva) on Wed, Jan 07, 2015 @ 03:17 PM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hs-fs/hub/211725/file-2314903570-png/BVF_Images_and_Logos_/GDP_2014.png) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/u.s.-economy-a-strong-finish-to-2014) [Latest government data](http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/glance.htm) indicates that the economy bounced back sharply in 2014. This economic improvement is projected to continue into 2015, which is great news for business.  [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/u.s.-economy-a-strong-finish-to-2014) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/u.s.-economy-a-strong-finish-to-2014#comments) Topics: [Business Growth](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/business-growth), [About Invoice Factoring](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/about-invoice-factoring), [Small business loan](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/small-business-loan), [Commercial Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/commercial-financing) ## [Improve Business Cash Flow – Business Success Stories](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/improve-business-cash-flow-–-business-success-stories) Posted by [Gil Oliva](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/gil-oliva) on Fri, Dec 19, 2014 @ 08:00 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hs-fs/hub/211725/file-1866750373-jpg/BVF_Images_and_Logos_/Client_success_stories_chiclet.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/improve-business-cash-flow-–-business-success-stories) There is nothing like a success story to emphasize the effectiveness of a service. In this instance, the service is a commercial funding solution known as invoice factoring.  [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/improve-business-cash-flow-–-business-success-stories) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/improve-business-cash-flow-–-business-success-stories#comments) Topics: [About Invoice Factoring](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/about-invoice-factoring), [Commercial Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/commercial-financing), [Cash Flow management](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-management) ## [How to Better Manage your Business Cash Flow](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-to-better-manage-your-business-cash-flow) Posted by [Steve Barthol](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/steve-barthol) on Fri, Nov 21, 2014 @ 08:00 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hs-fs/hub/211725/file-2107150355-jpg/BVF_Images_and_Logos_/Cash_flow_management_blog_11-21.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-to-better-manage-your-business-cash-flow) We often refer to [commercial financial solutions](https://www.bayviewfunding.com) that allow you to solve your cash flow business challenges, but we talk less often about cash flow management skills. So what does a business need to consider?  [Read More](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-to-better-manage-your-business-cash-flow) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/how-to-better-manage-your-business-cash-flow#comments) Topics: [Cash Flow Solution](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-solution), [Commercial Financing](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/commercial-financing), [Cash Flow management](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/topic/cash-flow-management) ## [A Financial Solution that can Answer the Cash Flow Dilemma](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/a-financial-solution-that-can-answer-the-cash-flow-dilemma) Posted by [Gil Oliva](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/author/gil-oliva) on Fri, Nov 07, 2014 @ 08:00 AM [![](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/hs-fs/hub/211725/file-2052896542-jpg/BVF_Images_and_Logos_/Jesus_McDonald,_Aaron_Zahedani-BVF_blog_11-7.jpg) ](https://www.bayviewfunding.com/blog/a-financial-solution-that-can-answer-the-cash-flow-dilemma) A primary challenge of running any business, whether you are just starting out, growing, or simply keeping up with daily responsibilities, is that of consistent cash flow. Balancing your accounts receivable with on time customer payment is not always as successful as you would like it to be. 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