Business Financing – Plastiq

The Plastiq Calculator: See How You Save with Plastiq

Lauren Henton — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:25:11 +0000

Growing a business takes capital. Faster, more flexible access to working capital can help you scale without draining cash reserves. Credit cards are an often-overlooked financing tool for business owners and Plastiq makes them usable anywhere. With Plastiq, you can pay any vendor by credit card, even if they don’t accept cards directly. Fund essential…

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Inventory Financing 101: Benefits, Pros, Cons & Types of Inventory Financing Loans

Katie Brady — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:33:44 +0000

If you’re looking for ways to grow your business, you might’ve come across the idea of inventory financing before. Though this type of loan sounds simple, there are a lot of financial and practical details you need to be aware of. Check out our guide to learn how it works and see what type is…

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Taming the Cash Conversion Cycle

Plastiq — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:40:20 +0000

In this white paper, Plastiq’s VP of Product, Aditya Mishra does a deep dive into the importance of tracking your cash conversion cycle.

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Business Financing: What It Is & How to Get Financing

Katie Brady — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:09:33 +0000

There is at least one, undebatable truth when it comes to a business. Regardless of size or industry, you need money to keep a business running. Working capital is the fuel that drives the most crucial parts–labor, supplies, equipment, etc.–of any business operation. Without working capital, your business will never have what it needs to…

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Are Amazon Loans Worth It?

mark@plastiq.com — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 22:37:00 +0000

Selling products on Amazon is a great way to make a seven-figure income (or more).¬† But many sellers need capital to grow their business. If you’re one of the lucky few that are invited, Amazon offers their ‚ÄúAmazon Loans‚Äù product.¬† But is it worth it? Summary: Amazon offers their sellers loans based on their sales…

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What is Supply Chain Finance?

Angie Donatoni — Thu, 03 May 2018 23:16:00 +0000

Supply chain finance is short-term credit for buyers and sellers of products used for business operation. The process enables buyers to get suppliers paid quickly without having to immediately spend working capital. Also known as supplier finance or reverse factoring, supply chain finance optimizes cash flow for buyers and sellers. How Supply Chain Finance Works…

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Guide to Business Loans and Funding

Eliot Buchanan — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:54:00 +0000

No matter your business, you require capital to operate. Whether for payroll, new equipment, inventory or taxes, the need for a steady influx of funds is constant. Many small businesses have about 27 days of buffer cash available for spending. If your company must cover an expense that surpasses your reserve, it may make sense…

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Is a Business Line of Credit Right for Your Company?

Angie Donatoni — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:00:00 +0000

In business since 1998, Paige NeJame knows that a healthy company has access to working capital. That’s why several years ago she obtained a credit line. “I have an SBA-backed credit line that’s been integral to the expansion of my business,” says NeJame, owner of the CertaPro Painters of the South Shore & Boston franchise.…

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