Why temp recruitment agencies should know about invoice finance

Controlling the cash flow of any temp staffing agency can prove a challenge at times, with the obligation to often pay workers weekly while clients work to 30 day credit terms. Insufficient funds can mean quickly the growth of a business can be impacted and ultimately put the overall business survival at risk.

So what  is a viable option to ensure cash flow is managed correctly, and agency longevity ensured? 

Introducing invoice finance

The concept for invoice finance is quite simple. Rather than having to wait weeks for your invoices to be settled by your customers, a lender uses an outstanding invoice as funding security, giving you quick access to a large portion of that invoice almost immediately.

You can borrow up to 90% of the invoice value usually. The lending company will handle your sales ledger and collect due payments for you - removing the cost of the finance service itself - before paying you the remaining balance.

Advantages of invoice finance

• A straight forward process - from initial dealings to weekly trading

• Cash flow - one of the biggest advantages to an invoice financing facility is the improvement it can make to your available funds, putting you in a better situation to cover expenses as they occur or maximise opportunities as they arise

• Funds accessed quickly - they can often be released within 24 hours of it being available to a customer

• Flexibility of facility - the amount you can borrow increases as your earnings do, allowing you to access more funds than through a more traditional loan or bank overdraft

• Qualifying ease - for most companies without financial issues or unfavourable credit history, invoice finance is fairly straightforward to be eligible for

• No security issues - in many cases the invoice alone is the only security that is needed, you won’t have to offer up physical assets from your company and customer creditworthiness is in the hands of the lender

• Credit control services - are managed on your behalf by the recruitment finance lender - so instead of chasing late-paying customers, your time is freed up to focus on growing your business 

• Ability to extend payment terms - having the flexibility to alter payment terms when needed, to meet industry standards or customer expectations can be a real bonus

In summary

Invoice financing for temp recruitment agencies allows them to improve their cash flow, pay employees and suppliers promptly, plus reinvest in operations and growth earlier than they perhaps could have done, if they had to wait until their customers settled their invoices. SME and start-up recruitment agencies particularly can enjoy quicker expansion and development in a much shorter time frame.

At Flo we offer a transparent and straightforward funding solution for temporary recruitment agencies, making our client lives easier. We have no hidden fees or add-ons for you to consider, simply a small percentage to pay on invoices and up to 100% of the invoice paid to you quickly. 01827 438065 or info@flo.co.uk for more information.