In the world of business, companies are constantly looking for methods to increase their financial flexibility and optimize their working capital. One of the tools increasingly used to achieve these goals is factoring. Factoring is a financial service in which a...

Following up on outstanding invoices is essential for any company's healthy working capital and cash flow. An effective way to do this is to send payment reminders to customers who are behind on their payments. In this blog, we will discuss how to draft a payment...

When you are managing your finances as an entrepreneur, you often come across terms that are crucial to understanding the health of your business. One such term is 'DSO,' which stands for 'Days Sales Outstanding,' or the average day's sales in outstanding accounts...

Invoicing is an essential part of any business, regardless of size or industry. An invoice is an official document that confirms the sale of goods or services and establishes the customer's payment obligations. It is not only an administrative task but also crucial...

Everyone obviously wants their business to thrive and grow. Yet sometimes, it is difficult to encourage business growth. This can come from economic trends, but it also depends on the business. For example, a company that has just started may have trouble getting the...

Factoring can offer many advantages but does not always make sense depending on your company's situation. But when does factoring make sense? Below, we have described some situations where factoring is a valuable addition. For improving liquidity and cash flow Do you...

As an entrepreneur, it can sometimes be difficult to get enough capital to grow your business. A business loan and factoring are two possible options to solve this problem. In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of both options, so that you can make an...

Borrowing money without a bank is an option that more and more people are considering. You may have a poor credit history, no steady income or simply don't want to wait for the lengthy application process of a traditional bank loan. In this article, we will discuss...

Factoring companies are an important part of the financial sector. They are companies that focus on financing entrepreneurs by taking over outstanding invoices. This way, a business owner can have cash flow quickly and does not have to wait for their customers'...

Liquidity problems can happen to both individuals and businesses and pose a challenge to financial health. Liquidity it important. Insufficient cash to meet financial obligations can lead to late payments, debt and even jeopardise the survival of a business....

In the world of finance and business, solvency is an essential concept. It represents the financial health and stability of a company, and determines its ability to meet its obligations. In this blog, we take a closer look at exactly what solvency means. Definition of...

Tired of waiting even longer for the money from unpaid, sent invoices? Then factoring is the solution for you. This alternative method of financing for entrepreneurs ensures that you are no longer dependent on the applicable payment term. Even better: with factoring...

Liquidity is a financial ratio, just like profitability and solvency. These ratios are used to understand the development of your business. Liquidity shows how well a company can meet its short-term payment obligations. So how flexible a company is financially. Why is...

Every entrepreneur has to deal with it: paying sales tax. In doing so, you pay the VAT that you as a company have charged the customer. However, it unfortunately happens more than once that the invoice sent has not yet been paid by the customer, while the deadline for...

Is your business in good financial health? In general, this is of course very important, but especially when applying for business financing, this question plays an important role. Because as an entrepreneur, when you apply for such business financing, the company's...

It is vital for any business that debtors pay invoices on time. Unfortunately, in practice, not every outstanding invoice is paid on time. However, you have a number of options to speed up payment. If you use the tips below, you will increase your chances of getting...

A healthy working capital is very important for any business. Without sufficient working capital, sooner or later you as a business will not be able to meet your monthly financial obligations. But what is working capital? And what does working capital actually consist...

A healthy working capital is vital for any business. When you are short of working capital, you can run into problems paying day-to-day expenses. A healthy working capital is therefore often thought to mean: the more, the better, yet this is not entirely true. In...

As an entrepreneur, it is very annoying if you often have to wait a long time for payment of invoices sent. Nevertheless, it unfortunately happens more than once that it takes a very long time for the paying party to fulfil its duty. But what do you actually do if...

When you are an entrepreneur looking for funding to grow your business, most people will go to the bank to apply for a loan that way. But there are more ways to finance the start-up and/or growth of your business. Indeed, in many cases, alternative forms of financing...

Different types of factoring Factoring is an increasingly popular alternative method of financing for entrepreneurs. And that is not surprising, because factoring is the way par excellence to receive money at very short notice for work completed earlier, for which the...

When you deliver products or services on account, you naturally want the invoice sent to you to be paid as soon as possible. Yet unfortunately, it regularly happens that the invoice is paid late or, in some cases, not at all. But what if, for example, your customer...

A line of credit is a well-known and widely used form of alternative financing for many businesses and companies. In many situations, a line of credit is a convenient way to create more financial leeway. Nevertheless, before applying for the credit, it is good to know...

Never heard of factoring before or just want to know more about it? No problem, we are happy to explain it to you. Because what exactly is factoring, how does factoring at Factris work, what types of factoring are there and for whom is factoring actually suitable? ...

It is important for any business to optimise working capital and minimise credit risks. Credit management ensures that these goals are achievable and gives you every opportunity to build on the success of your business. However, maintaining tight credit management is...

A factoring company provides an alternative form of financing with immediate payment of your outstanding invoices. You sell the invoices to the factoring company and get the money in your account within 24 hours. Factoring companies charge a small fee for this. In...

More businesses than ever before are turning to factoring to meet their financing needs. Find out what the benefits and downsides are to see if it’s right for you. No matter how rich the soil is, a farmer is not going to grow anything without enough water. The same...

Dutch construction and manufacturing companies are hampered by reduced demand, emissions issues and skilled labour problems Recent reports from the credit insurance company Atradius reveal signs of a slowdown in Dutch construction and manufacturing. The report on...

A regulatory framework for banks will soon change across Europe SMEs trying to secure loans from banks will suffer the most from these changes 70% of SMEs rely on bank loans, signalling trouble for millions of small businesses   Changes in regulations across the...

Call a taxi, order dinner, pay your bills - all from the computer on your lap or the smartphone in our hand. Without question, we're using new technology more and more to accomplish everyday tasks. Some are even trying to use new technology to put factoring into the...

Late payments are toxic to the growth, profitability and sustainability of your business. What can your business do about this debilitating problem? Ask yourself a question: Is your business moving forwards or backwards? Many would enthusiastically respond,...

An age-old proverb to anticipate what the weather will bring goes like this: “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; Red sky at morning, sailor take warning.”   To plan ahead, sailors need to know what weather awaits them: When will the sea be smooth-sailing? Or...

The desire to grow is probably high on every business owner’s agenda.   Some start out trading in their domestic market and then move on to explore overseas opportunities when circumstances permit, while others go global immediately.   But the trend is for...

The European project has suffered from a lot of negative sentiment lately, with populist movements gaining ground in Hungary and Italy, Brexit, and the influx of immigrants.   As an immigrant from the US to the Netherlands, I often wonder why. I see fantastic...