Guides for getting paid sooner
Practical writing for New Zealand and Australian small businesses waiting on unpaid invoices.
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Managing the Gap Between Invoicing and Getting Paid
TL;DR: The gap between invoicing and getting paid is the period between issuing an invoice and receiving
FundTap Team · 17 Mar 2026 · 4 min read
Read the articleBest Funding Options for Small Businesses in New Zealand and Australia
TL;DR: The best funding options for small businesses in Australia and New Zealand are bank loans,
FundTap Team · 16 Mar 2026 · 5 min read
Read the articleWhy Businesses Struggle With Slow Paying Invoices
TL;DR: Businesses struggle with slow-paying invoices because customers often use 30 to 90-day terms,
FundTap Team · 11 Mar 2026 · 7 min read
Read the articleWhen Invoice Finance Does Not Make Sense
TL;DR: Invoice finance does not make sense if you don't issue invoices or get paid upfront, your
FundTap Team · 11 Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Read the articleWhen Invoice Finance Makes Sense
TL;DR: Invoice finance makes sense in three common situations: you are growing but cashflow cannot keep
FundTap Team · 11 Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Read the articleIs invoice finance a loan?
TL;DR: No, invoice finance is not a traditional loan. A loan is borrowing against your business's
FundTap Team · 10 Feb 2026 · 4 min read
Read the articleWhy January Is the Best Time to Call Your Clients
TL;DR: January is the best time for accountants to call clients because owners are looking ahead,
FundTap Team · 8 Jan 2026 · 6 min read
Read the articleThe 5 numbers every small business should track in January
TL;DR: The five numbers to track in January are cash in the bank right now, cash coming in over the next
FundTap Team · 8 Jan 2026 · 6 min read
Read the articleGetting Your Cashflow Right After the Christmas Shutdown
TL;DR: To get cashflow right after the Christmas shutdown, treat January pressure as a timing gap, not a
FundTap Team · 8 Jan 2026 · 6 min read
Read the article12 Month Cash Flow Forecast (Under an Hour)
TL;DR: Build a 12-month cashflow forecast in under an hour in five steps: list expected income, add
FundTap Team · 26 Sep 2025 · 3 min read
Read the articleHow Rising Interest Rates Affect Small Business Cashflow
TL;DR: Rising interest rates affect small business cashflow in three main ways: higher repayments on
FundTap Team · 26 Sep 2025 · 3 min read
Read the articleWhat Is Cashflow and Why is it the Lifeblood of Your Business?
TL;DR: Cashflow is the money moving into and out of your business over a set period. Positive cashflow
FundTap Team · 17 Sep 2025 · 4 min read
Read the articleHow Smart Businesses Turn Invoice Delays Into Strategic Cashflow Wins
TL;DR: Smart businesses turn invoice delays into cashflow wins by agreeing to the longer 60 to 90 day
FundTap Team · 21 Aug 2025 · 4 min read
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