2022-08-03 20:27
Business owners struggle when they take on the task of pricing their product or service. Many times, they will set the price too low, thinking that a lower price will increase sales. L… Read More
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2022-08-02 15:02
At ARC you won’t find maddening phone trees, pressing 2 for English, waiting for a Chat-Bot to answer a question or outsourcing customer care to a different country.
You WILL find:… Read More
2022-07-29 13:26
Whether you’re describing your business to strangers or trying to land a new customer its important to have a clear, compelling elevator pitch prepared. Some business owners will… Read More
2022-07-26 18:34
If you’re an Austin business owner who waits weeks or even months to get paid by your customers, then accounts receivable factoring may be a good solution for you.
Invoice factoring… Read More
2022-07-14 18:29
A recent survey of Rents paid by small to medium sized businesses shows worrisome trends. In this survey, 33% of U.S. based SMBs could not pay May rent in full and on time. That… Read More
2022-07-07 19:43
Many Austin business owners are facing the challenge of finding additional funding for their growing business. In response to the economic uncertainty, traditional banks are tightening… Read More
2022-07-05 18:28
This economy is constantly throwing new challenges at business owners. Supply chain issues, a chip shortage, a labor shortage, and constantly rising prices are squeezing the profit mar… Read More
2022-06-29 18:38
Austin companies, are discovering the many benefits of factoring their accounts receivable. A variety of industries, including warehouse and healthcare staffing, oil field service companies… Read More
2022-06-28 18:34
The Code of Hammurabi, written in 1792 BC, has the earliest record of invoice factoring, the Roman industry of buying and selling promissory notes. The American Colonies were built on the ba… Read More
2022-06-23 14:20
Summer has started early in Texas. Our office has stayed busy as more companies from Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin have reached out to us for factoring. We have seen both start-up… Read More
2022-06-22 16:54
More Fortune 500 companies are now headquartered in Texas than any other state. This bit of great news is confirmation of Texas’s business friendly policies. Last week Illi… Read More
2022-06-16 18:45
Every business owner knows that happiness is a positive cash flow! But entrepreneurs can be caught in cash crunch when there are unexpected expenses or customers pay their invoices lat… Read More
2022-06-14 18:22
Here’s to celebrating the fathers we all love and cherish. Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there!The post American Receivable Celebrates Fathers Everywhere This Fa… Read More
2022-06-09 17:07
Economists generally define a recession by a fall in Gross Domestic Product for two successive quarters. Harry Truman had a more concrete definition, “If your neighbor gets laid off, i… Read More
2022-06-08 14:08
American Receivable, the Top Rated factoring company, is expanding its enterprise and has opened a new business development office in Austin, Texas. The office is manned by Dakot… Read More
2022-06-02 19:08
“When you’re thirsty, it’s too late to start digging a well.” This is also true for building a relationship with an Austin factoring company. By starting… Read More
2022-06-01 13:00
It takes many skills to start and manage your own company. Many founders wish they had learned some of those skills in school instead of on the job.
Whether trying to land a new cli… Read More
2022-05-25 14:31
The post American Receivable Pauses to Reflect the True Meaning of Memorial Day first appeared on American Receivable Read More
2022-05-23 16:55
Successful entrepreneurs know that it always pays to have plenty of options. Most importantly options for:
EmployeesVendorsCustomersFundingBy having several suppliers an entrepreneur can… Read More
2022-05-17 16:20
What happens when a customers starts taking longer to pay your invoices? Your cash flow slows down, hindering your ability to cover payroll and other operating expenses. &n&hell…Read More
2022-05-13 14:18
Best way to start our busy day is with help from Black Rifle Coffee. We are grateful for their delicious coffee and the many ways they constantly help our veterans.The post American Receivab… Read More
2022-05-10 15:07
More and more large companies are moving their headquarters and operations to Texas to take advantage of an advantageous business climate. This same favorable business climate has help… Read More
2022-05-10 13:53
American Receivable honors the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.The post Our Office is Closed on May 30, 2022 for Memorial Day first appeared on Ameri… Read More
2022-05-06 16:17
“Good mothers are love itself, and that never grows old, in this world or the next.” Mike Kerrigan, WSJ
Happy Mother’s Day from your friends at American ReceivableThe po… Read More
2022-05-05 16:42
The longer you run your own company, the more you value a partner that is on your side and is always honest about what they can deliver. For a growing business, choosing the right fact… Read More
2022-04-28 16:07
Cash flow is the movement of money in and out or your business. The amount of positive cash flow is what funders look at when evaluating a company. Successful businesses have a positiv… Read More
2022-04-26 14:37
Finding funding for your business can be challenging, but with a bit of work and planning, you can find the money you need to help your company grow. Many small and medium sized busine… Read More
2022-04-21 16:30
American Receivable opened their doors 43 years ago and started helping Texas companies survive and grow. Right away companies from industrial supplies, specialized cleaning, IT staffi… Read More
2022-04-07 16:33
Natural disasters can happen anywhere and at any time. Over the past several weeks North Texas has already suffered through several tornados – and the storm season has only now s… Read More
2022-04-04 20:53
Factoring has been around for centuries. Business owners have always had a need for additional financing. And factoring accounts receivable has always been a reliable source of a… Read More
2022-03-29 15:53
The Small Business Administration cites that over 50% of businesses fail in their first five years. Most of the business owners listed negative cash flow as the number one reason they… Read More
2022-03-22 18:42
Account Receivable factoring, also known as invoice financing, is a widely used method of financing a business. The factoring industry is now a 3 trillion Dollar industry worldwide!&nb&hell…Read More
2022-03-17 13:12
Jack “Ryan” Stieber wants you to always remember:“If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough!” Happy Saint Patrick’s Da… Read More
2022-03-14 19:29
As banks are growing more conservative in their lending, many business owners are being turned down for a bank loan. Since the need for additional capital did not disappear when a loan… Read More
2022-03-08 19:18
Starting any business is always a capital intensive endeavor. Many business owners are forced to use their own personal credit cards to supplement the cash they have raised to get thei… Read More
2022-02-15 17:17
American Receivable is celebrating two significant events. First, this year marks our 43rd year of helping our clients grow and succeed. In 1979 a couple of recent college gradua… Read More
2022-02-09 14:16
Finding good employees is always challenging. Keeping good employees is critical. When employees are not happy with the company work environment and other jobs are available, the… Read More
2021-12-15 20:06
2021 has been our most successful year, thanks to your continued support. We are blessed to be able to continue supporting the Austin Street Shelter and Santa Cops of Dallas during thi… Read More
2021-12-07 15:27
As a small business owner, one of the best pieces of advice you’ll ever get is to never get too comfortable when things are running smooth.
In the same way traffic accidents occur u… Read More
2021-11-30 15:19
Business owners take advantage of invoice factoring for fast and simple access to cash. Selling their accounts receivable gives a business owner access to the cash needed to fund ongoing ope… Read More
2021-11-19 17:40
American Receivable is thankful for our amazing clients, as well as our referral sources, service providers and employees who have been vital to the success of our company and our clients… Read More
2021-11-15 15:18
If your goal for next year is to grow your business keep these ideas in mind:
Plow Money into your Company. It takes money to make money! Invest in your employees, marketing, and te… Read More
2021-11-08 14:24
Veterans Day is a well know American Holiday. It was originally known as Armistice Day, commemorating the end fighting of World War I on November 11, 1918. After more than four years o… Read More
2021-10-26 16:41
American Receivable honors Germaine, one of our clients who provides warehouse workers around the DFW metroplex.
The current labor shortage has created a need for creativity to fill the d… Read More
2021-10-20 16:03
We sincerely appreciate our trusted partners for these referrals:
Specialty Rigging Company needs factoring to expand into a new market. $150k a month.Oilfield Trucking Company has… Read More
2021-10-12 16:21
What’s the difference between factoring and traditional bank loans? When searching for financing business owners typically turn to banks for a loan. In many cases, this opt… Read More
2021-10-05 14:45
Staffing company owners know that happiness is positive cash flow. But there are times when entrepreneurs are caught in a cash crunch. The long-term fix is to do a detailed exami… Read More
2021-09-21 15:41
American Receivable thanks our referral sources for these new clients!
IT Staffing in Arizona. Needs factoring to cashflow a new government contract. $350k a month.Wire Manufa… Read More
2021-09-15 11:00
Even though we are 43 year old company, American Receivable still identifies as a small business. Our founders are still involved in daily operations and management. The lessons they h… Read More
2021-09-15 11:00
Even though we are 43 year old company, American Receivable still identifies as a small business. Our founders are still involved in daily operations and management. The lessons they h… Read More
2021-09-14 19:07
Business owners are scrambling to hire more employees to take advantage of the growing economy. Another challenge entrepreneurs must solve is finding the cash to finance a growing comp… Read More
2021-09-08 16:56
The need for financing to facilitate commerce created factoring. First found in the Mesopotamian culture, the laws of factoring are lined out the Code of Hammurabi. Factoring was… Read More
2021-08-31 15:00
As many small businesses are recovering from the pandemic, scammers and predatory lenders are taking advantage of businesses searching for funding. As the Paycheck Protection Program i… Read More
2021-08-24 14:52
Factoring Benefits:
Online application,Funding in 2-3 daysFactoring $10,000 to $2 Million per monthUp to 95% advanceNo upfront fees or pointsNo minimumsTransparent pricingWe understand th… Read More
2021-08-17 13:56
Every business owner knows it takes money to make money. While a business owner is adding employees and renting additional space to take on larger contracts it’s crucial that fin… Read More
2021-08-10 14:38
If you are a business owner, you understand how difficult it can be get invoices paid on-time. When customers are slow to pay their bills, this puts undue stress on your company’… Read More
2021-08-03 16:29
From the red hot economy of 2018 and early 2019 to government mandated shutdowns and supply shortages, small and medium sized business owners have had to both pivot and adapt to survive the… Read More
2021-07-27 14:26
American Receivable helps manufactures grow their company by factoring invoices. Providing steady, predictable cash flow to our manufacturing clients so they can grow their business without… Read More
2021-07-13 12:38
Strategies to turnaround a struggling business with cash flow problems has many sides. Benefits, payroll and other expenses directly related to the number of people working for a company may… Read More
2021-07-07 13:30
As businesses are recovering from the pandemic many business owners are trying to expand their company without taking on debt. Last years economic roller coaster further convinced busi… Read More
2021-06-29 13:15
Online Business Lenders – Borrowers Beware
When it comes to online business lenders, there are good ones and not-so-good ones, and it’s not always easy to tell the difference.
Bu… Read More
2021-06-21 20:08
Small and medium sized businesses are looking for capital to take advantage of pent up demand and the growing economy. Banks are seeing increased demand for loans and are approving as m… Read More
2021-06-15 13:36
Take these steps to do everything you can to get paid when your customer is dragging out payment.
Call your customer and resend the invoices. Be sure that you submitted the invoice… Read More
2021-06-08 13:17
Taking advantage of our new streamlined application process, American Receivable booked and funded over three million in factoring.
A wind tower maintenance company required faster cash f… Read More
2021-05-25 20:44
The longer you own and operate your business the more you value a partner that is on your side and always honest about what they can deliver. For a growing business choosing the right… Read More
2021-05-18 14:50
Of the many challenges the owner of a staffing company faces, making payroll every week is the most critical. Customers can take 30 to even 90 days to pay their invoices, but employees… Read More
2021-05-12 14:49
Whether you’re a production or a service company, the heartbeat of your company is the financial management. Money comes in and goes out quickly, it’s critical to ensure that all… Read More
2021-04-27 16:54
Many business owners can become victims of their own success. The very skills and talents that helped them go from being a tiny new start-up to a becoming a successful venture can prov… Read More
2021-04-20 18:57
If a business owner offers their customers terms at some point, they will have to deal with a customer who does not pay within the stated terms. Slow paying customers put a strain on t… Read More
2021-04-13 14:21
Businesses with slow paying customer often sell their invoices to a factor to avoid a cash-flow crisis. The factor buys the invoices, advancing 85%-90% of the invoice amount, after che… Read More
2021-04-07 13:42
The economy is reopening. The employment numbers are improving, and business owners are seeing opportunities that have been delayed by pandemic. All of this is good news. A… Read More
2021-03-30 18:12
Business owners are preparing for more activity as the economy reopens. Deciding how finance their growth is always challenging. As banks continue to focus on PPP loans business… Read More
2021-03-23 19:20
In today’s connected world customers have countless options at their fingertips when deciding who to do business with. Customers have become more discriminating in who they do bu… Read More
2021-03-16 13:36
Cyber attacks against small businesses are sophisticated schemes perpetrated by tech savvy criminals. Criminals use legitimate looking emails, malicious software and social media to obtain l… Read More
2021-03-10 15:35
It seems every industry has its own insider language. The invoice factoring industry is no exception. If you’re a business owner looking for a factoring company to boost yo… Read More
2021-03-02 16:54
Factoring is a type of asset based financing that is often confused with asset based lending. While these products have some similarities, they are different. This article helps… Read More
2021-02-25 15:39
A survey by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis found businesses with a previous lending relationship enjoyed a 57%-point advantage in obtaining a PPP loan, with 75% of “… Read More
2021-02-22 14:39
Small business finance can be confusing for many startups. Properly setting up your financial books is vital for the success of any small business. Accurate bookkeeping will help you b… Read More
2021-02-02 16:15
As banks become more restrictive with their lending more and more business owners are turning to alternative lenders to find the additional working capital they need. Invoice factoring… Read More
2021-01-28 14:23
Getting your financial house in order is not as hard as you may think. With some careful planning, you too can be prepared for the best of times and the worst of times.
Open bills the… Read More
2021-01-26 14:41
The good news is the government is offering another round of paycheck protection program (PPP) funding for small business. This round is slightly more restrictive as to who can receive… Read More
2021-01-19 14:36
Running a small business in today’s rapidly changing marketplace takes skill, determination, and the ability to adapt to new challenges. Here are 10 tips for any business that wa… Read More
2021-01-12 15:46
The prestigious website Business.com has just announced their best factors for 2021. For EIGHT years running American Receivable has been rated as the BEST factor for small, medi… Read More
2020-12-30 16:02
It’s that time of year again when we feel the need to kick the bad habits aside and trust that the arrival of a new year is all that’s needed to reinvent ourselves.
Traditionally… Read More
2020-12-15 21:45
It’s easy to get off track during the holidays. Employees can be distracted by the festivities, shopping and meals – especially while working from home. It is importa… Read More
2020-12-09 15:06
Startups bring us some of our most creative innovations. Being a startup involves a lot of risk, time constraints, staffing demands, and challenges obtaining funding. Invoice fac… Read More
2020-12-03 22:58
Having enough cash on hand to operate and grow a business has always been challenging. This year has made the search for additional money even more difficult. Earlier this year b… Read More
2020-11-30 16:35
Starting and running a small business has never been easy. It takes a lot of grit and determination even in the best of times. And while most experts agree that the landscape has… Read More
2020-11-12 16:20
Our office that overlooks the Central Expressway and LBJ Freeway interchange is less than quarter mile away from where American Receivable started 42 years ago. The original office was… Read More
2020-11-05 16:31
Business owners depend on their clients paying their invoices in a timely manner. Business owners can be forced to delay new projects or worst when customers are slow to pay. But… Read More
2020-11-02 19:20
A mark of an excellent company is a culture that values their customer relationships and routinely exceeds their customer expectations. In today’s competitive environ… Read More
2020-10-28 16:44
Many companies are outsourcing a large portion of their hiring to staffing companies. But it can be extremely difficult for a start-up or a fast-growing staffing company to keep ahead… Read More
2020-10-20 13:16
Applications for business Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) totaled over 1.5 million for the third quarter of 2020. New businesses are being formed at the fastest pace in more tha… Read More
2020-10-13 18:57
If you are searching for funding for your business, you should consider invoice accounts receivable factoring. Also known as invoice factoring, you sell your outstanding accounts recei… Read More
2020-10-06 21:42
This pandemic has changed so many ways business is done, but one thing has remained constant. Clear, honest communication is critical to both your customers and employees. A recent sma… Read More
2020-09-29 14:56
What’s the difference between invoice factoring and traditional bank loans? It’s a question we hear a lot, so in this article we’ll take a look at the pros and cons t… Read More
2020-09-24 20:44
As more companies continue to take advantage of remote working companies are discovering the weak links in their cybersecurity. Whether it’s a cyberattack against your companies… Read More
2020-09-22 13:53
My nephew just started riding in an ambulance for a living as an EMT. This is his first step towards becoming a paramedic then eventually a nurse practitioner. He has a lot of lo… Read More
2020-09-21 21:47
1982 was a new world for Jack and me. We were barely out of college and starting what turned out to be a very successful factoring company. We had a lot of help along the way. &hell…Read More
2020-09-15 16:30
For many people starting and running their own business is their number one goal. Being your own boss, creating jobs for other people and having the pride of ownership are some of the… Read More
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