Guides for getting paid sooner
Practical writing for New Zealand and Australian small businesses waiting on unpaid invoices.
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Why Chasing Invoices Costs You More Than You Think
TL;DR: Chasing invoices costs more than you think because it eats owner time (two hours a week at $200
FundTap Team · 1 Apr 2026 · 4 min read
Read the articleCashflow Advice for Trades and Contractors
TL;DR: Trades and contractors can manage cashflow by invoicing from their phone the day a job is
FundTap Team · 1 Apr 2026 · 4 min read
Read the articleHow to Have the Cashflow Conversation With Your Clients
TL;DR: Accountants can open the cashflow conversation by leading with what the data shows, such as
FundTap Team · 1 Apr 2026 · 4 min read
Read the articleWhat Is Factoring Finance and Is It Right For Your Business?
TL;DR: Factoring finance uses outstanding invoices to fund a business now: a factor advances a
FundTap Team · 1 Apr 2026 · 4 min read
Read the articleHow Creative Agencies Can Smooth Out Seasonal Cashflow Dips
TL;DR: Creative agencies can smooth seasonal cashflow dips by mapping two years of monthly revenue to
FundTap Team · 1 Apr 2026 · 4 min read
Read the article7 Ways to Improve Your Cashflow Without Cutting Costs
TL;DR: Seven ways to improve cashflow without cutting costs: invoice immediately, tighten payment terms
FundTap Team · 1 Apr 2026 · 5 min read
Read the articleHow Service-Based Businesses Can Avoid Late Payment Pitfalls
TL;DR: Service businesses can avoid late payment pitfalls by invoicing the moment work is delivered,
FundTap Team · 1 Apr 2026 · 4 min read
Read the articleInvoice Factoring Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and Alternatives
TL;DR: Invoice factoring is selling your invoices to a factor at a discount for immediate cash,
FundTap Team · 1 Apr 2026 · 4 min read
Read the articleHow to Automate Your Invoicing and Save Hours Every Week
TL;DR: Automate your invoicing using features already in Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks: set up recurring
FundTap Team · 1 Apr 2026 · 4 min read
Read the articleHow to Use Financing Without Getting Trapped in Debt
TL;DR: To use financing without getting trapped in debt, match short-term finance to short-term needs
FundTap Team · 1 Apr 2026 · 4 min read
Read the articleWhen Should a Business Use Invoice Finance?
TL;DR: Use invoice finance when you've won a large contract, a key client insists on 60 or 90-day terms,
FundTap Team · 1 Apr 2026 · 4 min read
Read the articleThe Psychology of Getting Paid: How to Encourage On-Time Payments
TL;DR: Most late payment isn't deliberate: invoices go to the wrong person, lack a PO number, miss a
FundTap Team · 1 Apr 2026 · 4 min read
Read the articleFactoring Companies: How It Works (NZ & AU)
TL;DR: A factoring company, or factor, buys your unpaid invoices and pays you most of their value
FundTap Team · 1 Apr 2026 · 6 min read
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Last reviewed 10 August 2026