Guides for getting paid sooner
Practical writing for New Zealand and Australian small businesses waiting on unpaid invoices.
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Implementing Workflow Automation Tools
TL;DR: Workflow automation uses software to handle repetitive tasks like invoicing, payment processing,
FundTap Team · 22 Jan 2025 · 14 min read
Read the articleInvoice Advance vs Merchant Cash Advance | FundTap
TL;DR: Invoice financing advances cash against your unpaid invoices, with repayment tied to when
FundTap Team · 17 Jan 2025 · 11 min read
Read the articleBusiness Emergency Fund
TL;DR: A business emergency fund is cash set aside for shocks like equipment failure, storm damage,
FundTap Team · 8 Jan 2025 · 13 min read
Read the articleCashflow Forecasting for High-Growth Scenarios
TL;DR: Forecast cashflow in a high-growth phase by starting with a base forecast of income timing, fixed
FundTap Team · 2 Jan 2025 · 13 min read
Read the articleJanuary’s Cashflow Challenge: Why It Matters and How to Prepare
TL;DR: January is the toughest month for getting paid. FundTap's data shows debtor days peak at 61 in
FundTap Team · 28 Nov 2024 · 4 min read
Read the articleCommon Cybersecurity Threats for Small Businesses
TL;DR: The most common cybersecurity threats for small businesses are phishing, malware including
FundTap Team · 30 Oct 2024 · 12 min read
Read the articleKey Financial Metrics for Small Business
TL;DR: The key financial metrics for a small business cover revenue (growth, revenue per employee),
FundTap Team · 24 Oct 2024 · 14 min read
Read the articleHow Do Seasonal Businesses Survive
TL;DR: Seasonal businesses survive by studying their peak and off-peak patterns in historical data,
FundTap Team · 15 Oct 2024 · 12 min read
Read the articleSmall Business Guide to Handling Late Payments
TL;DR: Handle late payments by preventing them first: clear payment terms, prompt, accurate invoices,
FundTap Team · 10 Oct 2024 · 13 min read
Read the articleAccounting & Inventory Software for Small Business
TL;DR: The best accounting software for a small business is cloud-based, gives real-time financial
FundTap Team · 19 Sep 2024 · 13 min read
Read the articleWhen to Use Invoice Financing Strategically
TL;DR: Use invoice finance when a cash gap is caused by timing rather than trading: customers on 30 to
FundTap Team · 13 Sep 2024 · 15 min read
Read the articleScalable Business Model Guide for Owners
A scalable business model lets revenue grow faster than costs. This guide covers the four conditions
FundTap Team · 11 Sep 2024 · 12 min read
Read the articleAccelerating Accounts Receivable: A Comprehensive Guide to Cashflow Management
TL;DR: To speed up accounts receivable, set clear credit policies, invoice accurately and promptly,
FundTap Team · 7 Sep 2024 · 12 min read
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