business finance

What is Factoring? It is the purchase of invoices for cash to provide working capital to the seller of that receivable. Currently, factoring volume exceeds $200 billion in the United States. Unlike collateral lenders, Factors are providing both liquidity and credit services to their clients. Factors generally earn a return […]

Equipment companies compete against each other in a variety of areas; price, product line and brand recognition are a few. Having recognition in your market is critical to getting new business and helps previous clients to come back; the bottom line is the more you can get your name out […]

CASH, CREDIT & COLLATERAL A variety of factors are considered when a company’s credit is being reviewed for potential finance approval but 3 main areas consistently pop up as the most important. Cash Flow – The first key to receiving a lease or finance approval is positive cash flow. Most […]

When I do business with someone, I usually care about 3 things; do they care, will they give me good service and is there value. My recent trip to my cell phone carrier reminded me of this; the price was competitive but the guy behind the counter and over the […]

Financing equipment and projects for small to mid-size business in the U.S. is always in a state of change. Probably for all companies, the world economy and political shifts has some effect on how we do business here at home. As programs and criteria change, we do our best to […]

When someone says a company has “AAA” rated credit they mean the credit is good, real good. In essence, they are at the highest level of credit worthiness which is a measure of their ABILITY and READINESS to pay back debt. Keep in mind it’s both attributes; just because someone […]

HOW IT WORKS: Photovoltaic (PV) cells are made of special materials such as polysilicon. When sunlight hits a solar cell, some is absorbed within the semiconductor material. As light energy transfers to the semiconductor it breaks electrons loose, allowing them to flow freely and efficiently convert direct sunlight into electricity […]

LED and Solar technologies and interest in those markets is booming. The cost savings are tangible and the stability of much of the hardware has reached a level where its longevity can be relied on. Makeshift, flimsy equipment has, for the most part, disappeared and been replaced with extended warranties […]

Small businesses and companies have cash flow fluctuations which can sometimes be hard to manage. Sales are unpredictable and emergencies happen and a shortage for working capital can easily occur. A bank credit line is perfect for these situations but what if your bank line is near capacity? Getting cash […]