Payments and Collections
Cash Flow Management Tips
Did you know that you could be showing a profit and still be going bankrupt? It’s true. The definition of bankruptcy is running out of cash. Why are profits and cash flow often very different at a point in time? Here are five common reasons and what you can do about them.
What to do When the Payment is Overdue?
You’re a small business owner, not a collection agency. You’re probably not all that good at or fond of dunning customers who don’t pay their bills on time. Unfortunately it’s a real problem and that reality should motivate you to become an expert in keeping your cash flowing in a timely manner.
5 Signs You Should Fire Your Biggest Client
Bagging the elephant is what many companies shoot for. Although these can be very profitable and present great growth opportunities, you must be careful not to put your business in a compromising and stressful situation.
What to Do When Customers Don’t Pay
A few weeks ago, I received an email from a frantic new business owner. One of his clients—a very large company—had an outstanding invoice that was 90 days past due. Concerned and cash-strapped, he wanted to know what he should do.
Question of the Week: How to Improve Cash Flow
“Can you give me advice or tips on improving my company’s cash flow? I own a small landscaping company and struggle with my receivables.”
How to Use Your Invoices to Finance Your Growing Business
One of the challenges of working in the B2B space is that most commercial clients don’t pay their invoices as soon as you deliver your product or service. Instead, companies ask for 30- to 60-day payment terms.
Why Aren’t You Accepting Mobile Payments?
Just a few years ago, accepting mobile payments was a novelty that only a select few businesses provided to their customers. Today, businesses have a variety of mobile payment providers to choose from, making it an affordable and simple solution to implement in a changing marketplace.
Is Your Invoice Clear and Complete Enough?
Customer invoicing is a vital part of business operations that directly affects a company’s customers and vendors, as well as the company itself. Invoicing sounds like a simple procedure, but it can get quite complicated, depending on the circumstances.
Ready to Offer Mobile Payments? Find the Right Service
After an extensive amount of research, you’ve finally decided that accepting mobile payments will benefit you and your company. Congratulations! You’ve made a great decision. You are joining a growing number of small businesses taking advantage of this advance in technology.
10 Tips for Selecting the Ideal Virtual Terminal for Your Business
Virtual terminals are necessary for phone, fax, and mail orders, when you don’t physically have the customer’s credit card in order to swipe it. You can process credit cards from any computer with internet access. Since the terminal is browser-based, no additional equipment is necessary.