Now more than ever, companies will need alternative finance methods to grow
Access to finance has always been a critical issue for businesses, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The lingering aftermath of Covid-19 has only exacerbated this problem. Traditional sources of finance, such as bank loans and overdrafts, have become increasingly difficult to access. This is due to banks tightening their lending criteria in response […]
Accelerated Payments appoints Laurie Ford as Vice President of Business Development in Canada
The local hire aims to support Accelerated Payments to further accelerate its expansion in North America Accelerated Payments is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurie Ford as Vice President of Business Development in Canada. Business development and finance industry expert, Laurie will be responsible for acquiring customers and implementing effective growth strategies in […]
Accelerated Payments hits $1 Billion funding milestone
Accelerated Payments can today announce that we have advanced an astounding €1 billion worth of invoice financing, shortly after celebrating our fifth anniversary. The €1 billion milestone comes as we triple our workforce and extend global reach, with offices in Europe, the UK, Canada and the USA. The total also highlights the massive liquidity […]
How to survive long payment terms as your business grows
Many Small and Mid-Corporates across the globe continue to struggle with late payments for invoices that are due in 30 days. Unfortunately, the problem is even bigger for many companies where the terms of payments stretch for up to three months. The ‘knock-on’ effect of long payment terms can be catastrophic for businesses even when […]
SMBs exporting: how Brokers and Receivables Financing providers can help
For Accelerated Payments collaboration is key when it comes to doing business. With the right partners, a business can go further and help more. This is why we work so closely with our brokers. Brokers are key to helping us to provide liquidity to SMEs exporting and looking to scale up their business. By collaborating […]
Ready, set, grow – how export financing can turbocharge global expansion for SMBs
What the post-covid, post-Brexit era has made clear is that traditional financial institutions are not the best equipped institutions to support growing companies during a crisis – let alone global expansion. Banks – whether they like to or not – simply don’t have the risk appetite to offer adequate levels of financing and often the […]
