If you’ve ever waited what feels like forever to get paid, you know how frustrating slow-paying customers can be. Your invoices are sitting there, unpaid, while bills, payroll, and everyday expenses keep piling up. This is a common accounts receivable problem — and it can strangle your cash flow if you don’t take action. One option many business owners overlook is factoring accounts receivable. In simple terms, factoring lets you turn your unpaid invoices into immediate cash.