We have entered into uncharted territory. There have been many predictions of some form of recession happening at some point, but we’ve never seen such a rapid shutdown of so many businesses. We don’t yet know what the full impact will be on our economy long…
The items being shipped have shifted from consumer items like beauty products to home goods and health essentials like food, cleaning supplies, and other necessities during a viral outbreak. These supply chains are vital to keeping people inside and containing the spread of COVID-19, but the…
Trade wars, global uncertainty, and a steady domestic economy make for a lot of talk about business performance this year. Rising costs of materials, uncertainty about international exporting, and cash flow gaps are the biggest challenges for small business owners according to a 2019 Global Business…
When you run a small business, cash flow is crucial — not only to maintaining your day-to-day operations, but also for striving toward a future with a realistic trajectory of growth. Although most business owners understand this fundamental concept, they may lack the information necessary to…
If you operate a small business of any type, then you have probably at least heard of invoice factoring. While invoice factoring is an incredible way to grow your business, most people are simply not aware of how they might use such a service to the…
Organize your financial standing Before you even begin the process of pursuing small business loans of any kind, you need to organize your finances. This means performing a thorough audit of every sale, contract, invoice, and expense that you have incurred. It’s also wise to get…
What is Inc. 5000? The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the independent small business segment. Microsoft, Dell, Pandora, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names were all former honorees. Eligibility for honoree consideration is reliant on revenue and growth.…
A shocking 20% of small business in the U.S. fail in their first year while a further 50% of the survivors fail in their fifth. For 82% of these businesses that go belly up, cash flow issues are the main reason for their downfall. In the race for survival, small…
Have an invoice that’s pending payment, but you can’t wait for the maturity date? You’re not alone. Countless businesses have this experience, and invoice factoring companies are here to help. In fact, almost 28.2 million small businesses operating in the United States can benefit from invoice…
FinTech, or technology across financial services, has turned the lending space on its head. Online lending companies within the FinTech category are growing in popularity. With this popularity comes industry disruption. But where does factoring fit in the discussion of FinTech and industry disruption? At Eagle…