Invoice Finance - what is right for you?

At first glance, the whole idea of invoice financing can seem a little bit confusing. And when you're then told that "invoice finance" is actually an umbrella term, you may begin to wonder what you're letting yourself in for. Don't. We're not here to bamboozle or confuse. We're here to guide you towards the most suitable financial solution.

Remember, this is only a guide. There's a pretty good chance that you'll recognise your business and your needs in the description of these services, but if you're not sure, feel free to contact us.

We consider every business on its merits and on its own terms. However, there are a few initial criteria we must insist upon. If you're interested in invoice discounting or factoring, then we typically look for strong proof of debt - usually in the form of delivery notes or timesheets. Importantly, you must sell to other businesses - not consumers - and you must invoice those businesses. If you get paid immediately or in cash, then invoice finance is not the solution you need.

Take a look at the chart below to compare the various invoice finance options available.

	Factoring	Invoice discounting	Asset based lending
Who is it for?	Businesses looking to outsource all invoicing	Larger businesses with sound administration	Businesses with cash tied up in physical assets
Cash injection of up to 85% of the value of your unpaid invoices (balance, less our service charge, paid later)
Unlock the cash value of inventory, capital equipment and other assets
Anonymous? your clients don't need to know you're using the service
We collect payments for you - full sales ledger service
Funding grows with your business			(for inventory and invoice discounting)
Funding exports
Protection from bad debts	(optional)	(optional)	(optional)
	More on factoring	More on invoice discounting	More on asset based lending

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