Category Archives: Small Business

10 Questions: Is Accounts Receivable Financing right for your business?

Sep 10, 2019 Posted in AR Financing, Small Business

Is Accounts Receivable Financing Right for You
Is Accounts Receivable Financing Right for You

When considering if Accounts Receivable Financing is the right solution for obtaining working capital for your business, ask yourself these 10 questions:

  1. Could you increase sales with more working capital?
  2. Do you have to scramble at the end of the week or month to cover your payroll expenses?
  3. Is your business in growth mode?
  4. Have you been turned down by a bank for financing?
  5. Do you have projects that you could be bidding if you were assured the cash flow required would be available to you?
  6. Do you have challenged financial history or personal credit issues?
  7. Do the majority of your clients pay over 30 days?
  8. Do you have to be selective in choosing customers because they do not pay on time?
  9. Does your business rely heavily on inventory, requiring large capital expenditures to fulfill orders?
  10. Do you want a minimal amount of required management of cash, instead of the constant day-to-day advances of a line of credit?

If you answered YES to one or more of the above questions, then you are definitely a candidate for Accounts Receivable Financing.

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SouthStar Capital, LLC Acquires inFactor Capital, Co.

May 15, 2019 Posted in Small Business

SouthStar Capital Aquires inFactor Capital

SouthStar Capital is actively seeking portfolios in the Specialty Finance sector.

SouthStar Capital Aquires inFactor Capital

SouthStar Capital is excited to announce the acquisition of the Charleston, South Carolina based company, inFactor, effective May 3rd of 2019. SouthStar acquired inFactor’s factoring portfolio and commercial customer accounts, which will operate under SouthStar’s brand moving forward. This acquisition offers an exciting opportunity for SouthStar to strengthen and expand its service offerings in the Factoring and Asset Based Lending sectors. Part of the portfolio included a factoring line of $10MM to one of the country’s largest IT staffing and training firms. SouthStar looks forward to acquiring more Specialty Finance, Factoring and Asset Based Lending companies in the near future.

“We are pleased to add inFactor’s portfolio to our ‘roll-up’ of existing companies. This transaction represents SouthStar’s intention to grow in the Specialty Finance space. We are actively seeking portfolios in the Asset Based Lending, Leasing, and Factoring spaces, to add to our growing group of companies. SouthStar has positioned itself with the ability to acquire existing portfolios quickly and efficiently, while providing world class service to our clients. Our goal is to build the largest premier Specialty Finance company in the US, and we have spent the last 12 years refining our systems, software, and personnel to support our growth in this space,” says SouthStar Capital’s President, Bernard Linney…

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The Cost of Invoice Financing

Feb 04, 2019 Posted in AR Financing, Invoice Financing, Small Business

Cost of Invoice Financing
Cost of Invoice Financing

Have you ever considered invoice financing, but thought the cost would be prohibitive? Well, maybe the question should be what is the cost of not financing your invoices? If you’re turning down a large job or contract because you don’t have enough working capital, think about the associated revenue your business is missing out on. Consider not just the lost opportunity cost, but also the growth opportunities your business is missing due to a lack of cash flow.

With invoice financing, we advance up to 90% of your outstanding invoices, so you get the capital you need right when you need it. Our funding decision is based on the credit quality of your clients that owe on the invoice, not your credit score. Once the invoice is paid, we remit the balance back to you, minus our fee. There’s no lump sum loan amount to repay or minimum monthly payments to make. Invoice financing simply gets you your money faster, providing you payment within 24 hours of submitting your invoice for your delivered product or service.

SouthStar is more than just a source of steady capital. You can also think of us as your accounts payable and accounts receivable departments. We’ll handle your billing and keep up with which customers have paid and which are outstanding. This is at no additional cost and saves you from hiring office staff to do the job. We also provide credit checks on your new clients to ensure the credit-worthiness of your new prospects.

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Does Your Business Have Cash Flow Problems?

Oct 10, 2018 Posted in Small Business

Business Cash Flow Problems

SouthStar Capital takes a non-traditional approach to funding. We think outside the box and take a different perspective than many of the lending sources you may have been turned away from. We offer an alternative lending approach, where our decision is not credit driven and our qualifications are not customary. If you have exhausted your financing options, don’t give up, because we can help.

Business Have Cash Flow Problems

The questions below address concerns we commonly hear from businesses like yours. If you answer YES to any of these questions, SouthStar Capital can provide a solution.

  1. If you had access to more working capital, could you grow your business?
  2. Limited or challenged credit history?
  3. Turned down by the bank?
  4. Growing faster than your bank is comfortable with?
  5. Awarded a larger project than you can financially handle?
  6. Need cash flow fast, within days, not weeks?
  7. New in business?
  8. Slow paying customers?
  9. Behind in taxes or have tax liens?
  10. Struggle to make payroll?
  11. Worried about having to give up equity in your company?
  12. Need new or upgraded equipment?

If you answered YES to any one of these questions, contact us today to learn more about SouthStar’s Funding Approach.

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3 Ways a Line of Credit can Benefit your Business

Aug 08, 2018 Posted in Asset Based Lending, Small Business

Benefits of Line of Credit

The 3 benefits a Line of Credit can bring your business.

3 Benefits of a Line of Credit

①

It’s a security blanket for your business. Your line of credit is always there when you need extra cash. Plus, a LOC is flexible, giving you the ability to be more flexible about your business decisions.

②

You can use a line of credit for almost any business need. That includes making payroll, ordering more inventory, purchasing equipment, hiring staff, or just getting through a slump when business is slow.

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It can help you build your business credit score. Although we don’t base our funding decision on your Dun & Bradstreet (DNBI) Report, improving your credit helps you qualify for better rates and larger amounts on future financing options.

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5 Reasons to use Invoice Financing to Grow your Business

Jun 28, 2018 Posted in AR Financing, Invoice Financing, Small Business

Grow Your Business with Invoice Financing

The 5 reasons to grow your business with Invoice Financing.

Grow Your Business with Invoice Financing

①
Easier Qualification

Qualifying for a bank loan can be strenuous and time consuming, especially if you have a challenged credit history. Invoice Financing is different, in that the qualification process is based on your customers’ credit, not your own.

②
Get Paid Faster

Why should you have to wait 30, 60, or even 90 days to get paid by your customers? Invoice Financing allows you to unlock the cash within your business immediately, making growing your business easier.

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Add Flexibility

Invoice Financing is a means of accelerating payments you’ve already earned. You can choose to finance invoices as you please, and there’s no restrictions on the amount of invoices you submit. You can also use your financing as you see fit, whether it be to order new materials, purchase new equipment, or meet payroll.

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More Affordable

Compared to alternatives, such as merchant cash advances and title loans, Invoice Financing is an inexpensive way to fund your business. No extraneous fees, just a set rate.

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Receivables Management

Working with an asset based lender, like SouthStar, helps reduce the various expenses associated with processing invoices and collections. We will handle your collections, so you can concentrate on managing your business and not having to worry about day-to-day accounts receivable.

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Best Factoring Company of 2018

Nov 30, 2017 Posted in Small Business

Best Factoring Company

FactoringClub's 'Best Factoring Company of 2018' Award

Best Factoring Company

We are very excited to announce that SouthStar Capital has been awarded the ‘Best Factoring Company of 2018’ by the FactoringClub! This award was based on SouthStar’s terms and features, customer service, location, and overall excellence.

Invoice Factoring with SouthStar

Whether you are an established business or just getting started, insufficient cash flow can cripple your operations and growth capabilities. Traditional institutions often do not view your company’s Accounts Receivable (invoices) for what they are, an asset! SouthStar Capital does not see through the eyes of traditional lending institutions and can turn your invoices into working capital. This takes away the concern of making payroll, paying vendors/suppliers, and securing growth capital, so you can focus on what’s important, growing your business.

When factoring with SouthStar, we will advance up to 90% of the amount of your outstanding invoices. After initial funding, you will receive working capital within 24 hours of us receiving an invoice. We do not impose limits on your monthly receivables, so this process can be repeated as often as you produce an invoice. Factoring is very beneficial to companies whose clients pay on terms. Instead of waiting 30, or even 60, days for your clients to pay, factoring allows you to free up cash flow for immediate use. Factoring is not a loan, so no debt is added to your balance sheet and the funds are unrestricted, so you have the flexibility to use them how you wish. (Click to learn more about the 5 simple steps of Invoice Factoring.)

What to Expect with Invoice Factoring

As client of SouthStar’s Invoice Factoring solution, you will be assigned a personal account manager who will handle collections, payment processing, and customer credit approvals, allowing you to focus on your business. With factoring, we look at the credit history of your customer, not your company or personal credit history. Years in business does not influence our decision to finance, making factoring great for start-ups. Once established with SouthStar, you will receive same-day funding on submitted invoices. This gives you access to unlimited working capital, right when you need it. Factoring also allows you to extend longer payment terms to clients and grow your business. See what our clients have said about SouthStar’s Invoice Factoring solution.

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Don’t be Fooled by Online Lenders

Jun 27, 2017 Posted in AR Financing, Asset Based Lending, Equipment Financing, Government Contract, Purchase Order Financing, Small Business

Safer Than Online Lenders

A Safer Option than Online Lenders.

Safer Than Online Lenders

We know that business owners can get in a pinch financially and feel they need to resort to online lenders for fast cash. Many of these online lenders, such as a Merchant Cash Advance (MCA), offer quick funding with little paperwork, but this decision can have long term effects on your finances. These online lending structures may be based on your business’s future sales, making it a higher risk funding option with a greater liability on your balance sheet. Many of these online options also have very high interest rates, forcing you into a longer payoff period.

We provide a safer financing option.

SouthStar Capital provides a safer alternative to online lenders, through Asset Based Financing. Rather than looking to future sales, like Merchant Cash Advances, or to past performance, like banks, we provide working capital solutions based on your assets, such as accounts receivable, purchase orders, contracts, and equipment. By advancing against your assets, we are able to a provide a more responsible and reliable financing option, without adding debt to your balance sheet.

We are also a fast source of funding, with same day approval, closing in 2-5 days, and 24 hour funding. Unlike online lenders, the financing we provide doesn’t just put a band-aid on the problem. We have a dedicated account team to work with you in structuring the best solution for your business’s current and future growth. Our goal is to provide the resources and support needed to grow your business to a stable and healthy financial position.

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Why Invoice Financing may be better than a Business Loan

Jan 09, 2017 Posted in AR Financing, Invoice Financing, Small Business

Invoice Financing vs Business Loan

Invoice Financing may be better for your
company than a Business Loan.

Invoice Financing vs Business Loan

According to The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), 82% of start-ups and small businesses fail because owners have a poor understanding of cash-flow management and lack the ability to access working capital needed for growth.

One funding option that is often overlooked is invoice financing. This alternative lending method does not have the same strenuous requirement process as a traditional business loan. The main qualification is that a company has customers with outstanding invoices that are paid on terms. Below, we will take a look at why invoice financing might be a good fit for you.

Invoice Financing means...

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No Debt Added

Invoice Financing doesn’t require a company to take on additional debt or have the pressure of paying back debt. The less debt acquired, the better your balance sheet, financials, ratios and investor perception. It also allows companies to receive needed capital without the hassle and risk of a loan.

Quick Funding

If a company needs money fast, there are few better options then invoice financing. In 2-3 days, a company can receive up to 90% of their outstanding invoices. After initial funding, capital can be provided within 24 hours.

Simplistic, Fast Process

In order to receive a bank loan, a company has to provide all of their financial statements, have very good credit, and have been in business for a good amount of time, generally more than 3 years. In contrast, invoice financing lenders are mostly concerned with the credit of the entity (debtor) that owes on the invoice, or your customer. This non-traditional approach takes a lot of pressure off the company in need of money.

No Debt to Payback

Because the money advanced is not a loan, it does not have to be paid back. As a result, there are no payments, principal, and interest to be made. The invoice is paid back by your debtor when payment is due and they receive no hassle about early payment, in turn increasing customer satisfaction.

3rd Party Handles Collections

Most Invoice Financing lenders will also handle collection duties for all invoices (even invoices not being financed). This service can provide huge savings for your company, as well as the ability to concentrate on managing your business and not having to worry about collections.

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Does Making Payroll Stress You Out?

Dec 02, 2016 Posted in AR Financing, Government Contract, Small Business

Payroll Funding

Payroll Funding may be the answer.

Payroll Stress

What is Payroll Funding?

Funding payroll can be a challenge without a constant source of cash flow. Even if your customers pay within 30 days, your employees likely need to be paid sooner. If your customers have longer payment terms of 45, 60, or even 90 days, Payroll Funding may be a necessity for paying your employees on time.

How does Payroll Funding work?

Slow paying customers, rapid growth periods, seasonal patterns, selling on credit terms, and other factors can create cash flow challenges for your business. With Payroll Funding, rather than waiting for your customers to pay, SouthStar will advance up to 95% of the total value of your unpaid invoices immediately. Then you receive the remaining balance, minus a small fee, once the invoice is paid. This process can be repeated for as many invoices you submit.

By having access to unlimited working capital, you will always have the cash flow needed for payroll, as well as other expenses. The process creates zero debt for your company, so you won’t have to worry about paying back loans or high interest rates.

The 5 Steps of Payroll Funding

Payroll Funding Process

What to Expect with Payroll Funding

As client of SouthStar’s Payroll Funding solution, you will be assigned a personal account manager who will handle collections, payment processing, and customer credit approvals, allowing you to focus on your business. With Payroll Funding, we look at the credit history of your customer, not your company or personal credit history. Years in business is not a factor in our decision to finance, making Payroll Funding great for start-ups.

Once established with SouthStar, you will receive same-day funding on submitted invoices. This gives you access to unlimited working capital, right when you need it. Payroll Funding also allows you to extend longer payment terms to clients and grow your business.

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