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Invoice Discounting vs. Invoice Factoring - Which One Is Better?

You may consider invoice finance if you want to improve your cash flow. Invoice financing includes invoice discounting and invoice factoring.   It is common for businesses to sell goods and services on credit to large customers, such as wholesalers and retailers. The customers do not have to pay for the purchased goods immediately. But instead, they receive an invoice that shows the amount due and the due date for payment. The provision of such credit to customers ties up the funds that businesses may otherwise use to expand and invest. To finance slow-paying receivables or ensure short-term liquidity, companies may choose to finance their invoices. In the U.S. alone, over 30% of small businesses are facing, or expect to experience, late or unpaid invoices, which have detrimental effects on company investments, supplier payments, and payroll. Fortunately, invoice financing can help you avoid these difficulties. How does invoice financing work?   What is Invoice Financing? Invoice finan