Networking is an important aspect of owning a small business, but many people make simple mistakes that can work against them. With conference season already underway, it’s important that you’re ready to hit the ground running. Before you head off to your next conference, check out these 5 networking mistakes to ensure that you avoid making them. 1. Talking Instead … Read More
5 Tips for Marketing Your Staffing Agency
If you own a staffing agency, social media can be a valuable tool to grow your company and find the right candidates. With so many social media platforms available, it can be hard to determine the right marketing strategy for your business. Here are a few ideas to get you on the right track. Understand your target audience. Who are … Read More
How Payroll Funding Can Help You Grow Your Staffing Agency
Also known as invoice factoring, payroll funding with American Funding Solutions allows you to sell your accounts receivable for cash to meet payroll. Payroll financing is designed to help your staffing company make payroll before your customers’ payment terms. American Funding Solutions provides invoice factoring for staffing companies. We buy your outstanding invoices and provide you with as much working … Read More
AFS Participates in Local Shark Tank for Budding Entrepreneurs
In honor of Global Entrepreneurship Week, American Funding participated in a local version of Shark Tank. Three budding entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to six business leaders, the “sharks.” Each of the participating businesses contributed to a cash prize to be given to the winner. The sharks heard three great pitches, but had to choose the idea that had the … Read More
3 Ways to Promote Your Business Brand
3 Ways to Promote Your Business Brand in 2021 Branding is important. Managing your brand offline and online is not a small thing, but if done well, you can reduce your marketing costs and grow your revenues. The more consistent you are with your branding components the more likely someone is to recognize your brand. There are 8 key elements … Read More
What Is Recourse Factoring?
What happens if an invoice doesn’t pay? We rarely need to charge back unpaid invoices. We always do our best to help you collect on older invoices, but if an invoice is 90 days outstanding and it doesn’t pay, we’ll charge it back. This doesn’t happen very often. In the instance it does, we’ll always work with you to determine … Read More
Factoring Referral Program
At American Funding Solutions, we help our clients thrive by providing immediate working capital to help improve your business’s cash flow. Take advantage of our referral program to help business owners in your network succeed. Referral Program If you know a business that could benefit from invoice factoring, refer them to us and earn a one-time referral payment of $50 … Read More
AFS Sponsors 2nd Annual NAWBO Golf Tournament
American Funding Solutions LLC sponsored the 2nd Annual “Chicks with Sticks” NAWBO Golf Tournament on Monday, 6/21/2021 in Kansas City. NAWBO is the National Association of Women Business Owners. We have an amazing group of ladies in Kansas City. It was a fun day for golf and great to support our local NAWBO Chapter. The organization promotes education and advocacy … Read More
5 Tips to Stimulate Faster Cash Flow
Strategic invoices Invoices should clearly represent what is expected from the customer. The invoice be easy to understand. Highlight the important details, like the amount due, the due date, the work completed, and where to pay. Clear due dates Your invoice should clearly identify the due date to avoid confusion about when the payment is expected. Make sure your terms … Read More
How is Factoring Different than Bank or SBA Loan?
When businesses face cash flow challenges, they often explore various financing options to bridge the gap. Two common alternatives are factoring and traditional bank or Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. While both options provide access to funds, they differ significantly in terms of structure, requirements, and benefits. In this blog post, we will delve into the key differences between factoring … Read More