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What Is a Factor Rate?

If you have researched the business finance options available, you have probably come across the term ‘factor rate’. A factor rate is a common way for pricing certain types of business finance, including short-term business loans and merchant cash advances. If you are considering a loan that is quoted using a factor rate, it’s essential that you know what it is and what you are really paying.

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Cash Conversion Cycle: What Is It and How Can You Improve It?

The cash conversion cycle is a way to measure the amount of time it takes a company to convert its cash on hand to additional cash. The process includes purchasing or creating inventory, selling it and eventually getting paid. Here we explore how to calculate the cash conversion cycle and how to improve it.

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Cost of Goods Sold and How to Calculate It

The cost of goods sold plays an important part in how your business is performing. Besides being used in calculating business profit, it can help you set prices for your products. Here we delve into the concept of cost of goods sold (COGS), how to calculate it and how to apply it.

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Opportunity Cost: How Does It Impact Your Business?

Opportunity cost is a concept that considers the expected returns lost when one alternative is chosen over another. Have you ever wondered about how to calculate the benefits you are missing by choosing one option over another? This is a form of opportunity cost. Although it does not appear in your accounting transactions or financial statements, it’s important to understand what it means when making business decisions. Here we’ll explore the idea of opportunity costs and how to weigh potential returns against lost opportunities.

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How to Collect Unpaid Invoices

If late payment of invoices is common for your business, you are not alone. SME owners say that 60 per cent of their customers don’t pay by the due date. If this describes your businesses, here are some tips on how to collect overdue invoices from your customers.

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Letter of Credit: What Is It and How Does It Work?

A letter of credit is a way for banks or other financial institutions to guarantee payment and the delivery of goods. This form of payment can seem confusing if you’re not familiar with how it works. Let’s take a closer look to understand letters of credit and how they can facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers, particularly in international trade.

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