Invoice finance guides and advice
Practical guides for UK business owners on invoice finance, business funding, and getting the best deal for your business.
What you will find here
Our blog covers the questions UK business owners actually ask about invoice finance, from whether it is the right move for your business to how it compares against overdrafts and loans, how to reduce the time your customers take to pay, and what happens if a customer never settles a funded invoice. Every post is written by our brokers, who arrange invoice finance facilities every day, not by a marketing team.
If you have a specific question, the fastest way to answer it is to tell us about your business. We will give you a straight, honest response, including whether invoice finance is the right tool for your situation. In the meantime, start with the guides below.
Latest guides
Won a Big Contract You Can't Afford to Deliver? How to Fund It
Won a large order that would strain your cashflow to deliver? The funding options that turn a dangerous contract into a profitable one, explained.
Invoice Finance for Couriers and Owner-Drivers
How couriers, owner-drivers and small transport firms use invoice finance to get paid within a day of delivering, instead of waiting 30 to 60 days.
Is Invoice Finance a Good Idea? The Honest Pros and Cons
Is invoice finance a good idea for your business? The genuine advantages, the real drawbacks, and the situations where the honest answer is no.
Switching Invoice Finance Providers: When It's Worth It and How to Do It
Unhappy with your invoice finance provider? When switching is worth it, when it isn't, and how the changeover actually works without disrupting funding.
What Happens If My Customer Doesn't Pay? Recourse, Non-Recourse and Bad Debt Protection Explained
What happens to a funded invoice when the customer pays late, disputes it or goes bust. Recourse, non-recourse and bad debt protection explained honestly.
Invoice Finance vs Bank Overdraft: Which Is Better for Business Cashflow?
Invoice finance or a bank overdraft? How the two compare on flexibility, cost, security and availability, and which suits a growing UK business.
Invoice Finance vs a Business Loan: Which Fits a Growing Business?
Invoice finance or a business loan? How they compare on flexibility, cost, speed and availability, and how to choose the right one for your business.
Can a New Limited Company Get Invoice Finance? Yes. Here's How
New limited companies can get invoice finance from day one of trading. How it works, what funders look for and how to set it up without trading history.
How to Reduce Debtor Days: A Practical Guide for UK Businesses
Practical ways to reduce debtor days and get invoices paid faster, from credit checks and clean invoicing to systematic chasing and structural fixes.
Invoice Finance for Temporary Staffing Agencies
How temp staffing agencies fund weekly payroll with invoice finance, from advance rates and back office packages to umbrella and PAYE contractor books.
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