News and information related to Small businesses and their owners.
Cash flow problems are one of the main reasons that many small businesses fail. A factoring company like Charter Capital can potentially provide you with upfront cash for every single unpaid invoice. We act as an outsourced credit department, handling the collection and processing of…
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been a crucial lifeline for countless small businesses, but it’s likely not enough to ensure your funding needs are met in the long run. On this page, we’ll explore how PPP loans work, their benefits and shortcomings, and go…
Invoice factoring is a great way to get immediate cash flow, but much of your experience depends on the factoring company you choose. We’ll explore the basics of the factoring process below and highlight a few questions you can ask as a small business owner…
Not sure if a factoring company or a bank is right for your small business? Both can provide your company with working capital and help you cope with cash flow lulls, but factoring helps in ways loans don’t and can fill gaps left by traditional…
Invoice factoring is one of the most popular cash flow solutions, but all too often, small-business owners don’t hear about it until they’ve already leveraged a less-than-ideal tool or they overlook factoring because they’ve come across some misinformation on the net. On this page, we’ll…
Small-business owners need of working capital often turn to merchant cash advances (MCAs) to fill the gap. Given their popularity and the way the terms are presented, it’s easy to think that they’re a simple and cost-effective way to get a quick cash injection, but…
In the quest of raising capital for business, small businesses often face hurdles and disappointments. The business landscape is littered with small business owners who’ve stumbled in their search for capital. Many requests are denied and those who can secure more traditional forms of funding,…
Cost of funds, cost of capital, cost of debt… they sound similar, but they mean totally different things. Get a full breakdown on the true cost of funding here.
Profit margins have always been slim for freight businesses, but the pandemic brought this issue to a whole new level. As carriers and companies in the trucking industry adapt to challenging economic times and strategize their recovery, cutting expenses has been at the forefront of their…
Getting ready to compare factoring companies? As with any financial product, it’s essential to become familiar with factoring and how terms differ from one provider to the next. Below, we’ll break down some of the most-asked questions people have when comparing factoring companies, areas to…
