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What is Invoice Discounting and How Does it Work?
Is invoice discounting the right invoice finance solution for your business?
Here’s how it works: after issuing an invoice to a customer, a business can approach an invoice discounting company to "discount" that invoice. The discounting company then releases a majority of the invoice value upfront, usually within 24 to 48 hours. The remaining balance is paid to the business once the customer pays the invoice in full, minus any fees charged by the discounting company.
Invoice discounting is different to other forms of invoice finance as you you maintain control of your sales ledger and credit management. Funds grow as your sales increase, making it scalable for businesses.
If you’re looking for a confidential cash flow boost while managing your own credit control, invoice discounting is the answer.
Boost your cash flow with invoice discounting
We compare all invoice discounting options for you, so you can rest assured you'll get the right product and the best deal for your business. Get a quote online or call us on 0808 250 0859 to speak to one of our invoice discounting experts.
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With Novuna as your invoice discounting company, you will receive an advance of 70-90% of the total invoice amount, enabling you to cover operational expenses, invest in growth, or address cash flow gaps without waiting for customers to settle their invoices.
One advantage of invoice discounting is that it allows businesses to maintain control over their sales ledger and continue handling their customer relationships directly, as the customer may not even be aware that their invoice has been discounted. This makes invoice discounting an ideal solution for businesses seeking flexible funding without compromising their brand or customer experience.
Key Benefits of Invoice Discounting
Confidentiality
Maintain customer relationships as they are unaware of the finance arrangement.
Retain Control
Manage your own credit control and collections.
Scalability
As your sales grow, the available funding increases.
Advantages of Invoice Discounting Over Other Finance Options
Quicker Access to Funds
Receive funds within days instead of weeks or months.
Less Stringent Requirements
Approval is often based on the creditworthiness of your customers, not just your business.
Lower Costs
Typically cheaper than invoice factoring due to the absence of credit control services.
How to Apply for Invoice Discounting
Assess Your Needs
Determine if invoice discounting suits your business model.
Submit Documentation
Provide the necessary invoices and business information.
Receive Funding
Once approved, start receiving advances on your invoices.
Is Your Company Eligible for Invoice Discounting?
Want to learn more about how you can boost your business's cash flow?
Our Cash Flow Resource Hub has been set up to help SME's with cash flow finance advice, tips and resources to help with their cash flow position.
We explore ways you can begin improving your cash flow and start getting your business on track to positive cash flow.
Expand your operations
Invest in stock, machinery or equipment
Employ new members of staff
Fix long-standing issues with cash flow
Why Choose Us as Your Invoice Discounting Company?
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Highly recommended by our customers
"The communication and support has been outstanding. Providing me with all the information I needed regarding new clients coming onto our books. The system they use is so user friendly and the drawdown payments are very efficient in the fast moving world of temporary payroll."
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6 month trial period
A 6 month trial period so you can be sure the product is right for you, followed by a 6 month rolling contract – we don’t tie our clients in for long periods.
Digital onboarding
We are the first in the market to offer a digital onboarding process and have been leading the way with our digital capabilities allowing clients to sign up within 24 hours from the first appointment.
Client trust account
Once you become a client you will be given your own trust account, meaning you will get same day availability on your funds. You can also view all of your invoices and payments online at a time suitable to you, 24/7.
No uncleared effects
We have heavily invested in our digital capabilities. This includes the auto allocation of payments using Artificial Intelligence. Ultimately this advance in technology means that our clients access money quicker as well as saving money on interest charges due to auto allocation.
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We aim to make the process of Cash Flow finance as simple and straightforward as possible. Our pricing is very straightforward to understand. For a no obligation quote or an informal chat you can call our friendly team today on 0808 250 0859.
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