All businesses face unique difficulties - some are simply seasonal, while others are brought on by natural phenomena. Each company has a special set of tools at their disposal to manage each hardship, and their owners generally have a specific approach to finding a solution. There is one indispensable tool, however, that can be regularly used to keep any company running smoothly and help them learn how to navigate tough times: Cash Flow Management.

Having enough cash on hand during tough times is essential for any small business. When sales are slow, you need to pay your expenses and employees to keep operations flowing. Your incoming revenue and outgoing expenditures may not always tie together, which may create cash flow problems. Invoice factoring can help infuse the cash you need to build reserves during these difficult times. Here’s what you need to know about invoice factoring and how to use it to build cash reserves for your small business.