One highly effective cash management strategy, particularly in the construction industry and for sub-contractors who often experience cash flow problems, includes accounts receivable factoring, which allows businesses to obtain funds based on their current accounts receivable.

Cconstruction factoring been used in the construction industry for many years. But the recent tightening of credit markets has been especially hard on the construction industry in general. Industry trends like sustainable building has forced changes in building code standards. Lately, there has been an increase in using factoring among contractors, which provides the much needed cash flow to pay suppliers and meet payroll.

No matter what business you are in, doing business can be time consuming, and many entrepreneurs find that they get so busy running their business that they forget to bill their clients on a regular basis. So the usually come up short when it's time to pay their bills.

Billing on time each month is critical for cash flow. If you do not already have one, make sure you put a billing system in place for billing on a regular basis. You can also negotiate regular payment installments in advance for long-term projects.

Some entrepreneurs have started putting incentives in place in order to get paid faster. For example, offer your customers a percent discount if they pay early, or on time, as opposed to waiting 30 days. It is great for cash flow!

Think about consolidating any loans you may have. This includes business credit cards, or equipment, even vehicle loans. Review the terms for these loans, then shop your banks to find a lower interest rate and consolidate the loans into one. This will undoubtably improve your monthly cash flow.

Remember that when and if you get in a pinch, invoice factoring can help create cash flow. Invoice factoring is great for quick financing. Accounts receivable factoring doesn't require a business plan or a tax statement, and it is a quick way to get cash when you are experiencing a cash crunch. More and more businesses are using the newer single invoice factoring for extra cash flow.