Now more than ever, companies will need alternative finance methods to grow 

Alternative Finance

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 

Laurie Ford

  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 

€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 

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 […]

Time out with… Head of North America, Neil McMillan  

Neil McMillan

In Accelerated Payments latest Time Out With… we caught up with Neil McMillan, who started his finance career in Glasgow, Scotland. Neil took his career to England, then eventually to New Zealand and Australia before moving to Canada. Neil’s career has taken him pretty much around the globe.  What attracted you to join Accelerated Payments  […]

Why working with brokers can get you SMB funding 

Why working with brokers can get you some funding

If you’re looking for SME funding, you’re not alone. A new report from Simply Business has shown that 1 in 3 small business owners in the UK fears running out of money. Not only that, but a staggering 87 per cent of small business owners have lost money over the last two years. With many […]

Could new covid-19 worries spell more troubles for scaling businesses?  

Covid and Cashflow

Accelerated Payments spoke with our Head of North America, Neil McMillan to get his views. By many accounts, the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is over. However, for businesses – especially scaling businesses with plans to grow – the full impact of the pandemic continues to be felt. Right now, not only are there ongoing […]

The impacts of 2020/2021 on SMBs and 2022 predictions.

Accelerated Insights

We asked SMEs their opinions on several topics that have impacted their business over the last 24 months. The results of the survey are below and outline the challenges faced by SMEs in managing cashflow through both a pandemic and the added complexities brought on by Brexit. The impact of late payments Late payments have […]

Time out with… Laura O’ Gorman

Laura O Gorman

What drew you to a career in marketing? My first two years studying business at Waterford Institute of Technology were more around general business: economics, accounting, law and marketing. This gave me a flavour of the business industry as a whole. In the third year we were encouraged to pick a stream to specialise in […]

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