Invoice Finance & Cash Flow - Invoice Factoring, Discounting & Lease Finance

The Factors and Discounters Association: "£28.3billion per quarter now financed"

1st October 2003

The Factors and Discounters Association (FDA) have revealed a large increase in members' turnover of 11% compared to last year. This increase has been seen as a result of more flexible asset backed lending schemes where invoices are only a part of the security used.

FDA Chairman Ann Horan said "Getting Business is one thing - but getting paid is often difficult....the industry growth shows that companies are finding that factoring and invoice discounting is the most effective and secure cash flow solution for trading in the UK.

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Invoice Finance and Your Business

Whatever the age of your company, invoice finance could be the ideal flexible solution to ease your cash flow problems. Among the benefits it offers your business are:

• No requirements on how long you have been in business - you simply need to be invoicing
• No waiting for payment; benefit from sales directly (increased working capital)
• Advances not repayable on demand (contrary to bank overdrafts)
• Available finance grows in line with your sales performance

The Marketplace (Invoice Factoring, Invoice Discounting) offers you access to a wide range of leading partners to enable you to find the best invoice finance solution for your business.

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Lease Finance and Your Business

Almost all companies need equipment or machinery to operate. Funding these purchases can be an unnecessary drain on your businesses cash flow but by using lease finance you can:

• Spread payment over time
• Take advantage of tax-deductible rental payments
• Save cash for unforeseen expenses

If you are interested in how your company could benefit from lease finance visit the Marketplace.

Lease Finance | Equipment Leasing

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