Easy Purchase Order Funding for South African businesses

Purchase Order Funding provides you with the capital and supplies needed to deliver your next purchase order seamlessly

With our Purchase Order Funding (PO Funding) solutions, you won’t have to worry about cash flow shortages or missing out on large orders. Our services also include tender funding, ensuring you have the financial support to secure government and corporate tenders. This way, you can grow your business with confidence.

Sourcefin makes Purchase Order Funding and tender funding easy for businesses across South Africa, ensuring smooth financial support from start to finish. We help you with everything from sourcing supplies to managing logistics and project delivery. We are here to support you through the entire process to ensure you deliver successfully on your next purchase order.

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Specialist, end-to-end Purchase Order Funding and sourcing support

Flexible and accessible PO Funding

Our open-minded approach to PO Funding means we do our best to help your application succeed. This is true even if you are a startup or small business, or if others have rejected you.

Sourcing & logistical support

We give you more than just PO financing. We find the supplier and match the goods to the purchase order. We ensure a smooth process so you can deliver the order on time.

PO validation and verification

Our PO Funding specialists will validate and verify your purchase order to make sure you get paid after you deliver your tender. This enables you to grow your business with confidence.

Specialist business process support

We offer much more than PO Funding. We offer specialist support for business processes, finances, and seamless operations to help South African businesses grow with ease.

Find out if you qualify for Purchase Order Funding

How Our PO Funding process works in three easy steps

We simplify the entire PO finance process to make it easy for you to secure the funding you need to fulfil your purchase orders. Get tender finance in three simple steps and confidently deliver on your next purchase order.

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STEP 1 Simple PO funding application

First, answer a few simple questions to see if we’re the right fit for you. Second, provide basic business and personal information effortlessly supported by automation. Finally, tell us about the deal so we can prepare to provide you with Purchase Order Funding.

STEP 2 Smart PO funding approval

We use advanced automation and cutting-edge credit qualifications. Through careful assessment, we aim to make every PO finance deal work, even when other funding firms cannot support your business. Our friendly consultants will help you understand our PO Funding offer, helping you every step of the way to ensure there are no surprise fees or costs.

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STEP 3 Fast and reliable PO Funding advances

Once Sourcefin approves your PO Funding application, we will pay your supplier. The supplier will then make and ship the goods. This will complete the purchase order and ensure your customer receives high-quality items on time. Then, you can invoice your customer and receive payment. We receive the original PO Funding advance and a small portion of the profits, and you keep the rest to grow your business!

Access Our hassle-free PO Funding

You now have access to sufficient tender finance and sourcing support.

Sourcefin is your ultimate PO finance partner, providing you with start-to-finish support on your next purchase order. We deliver:

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Grow with our PO Funding solutions

Like us, you’re targeting growth. By building a lasting partnership we can grow together. Start growing your business today with your Purchase Order Funding partner of choice.

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Explore our insights on PO finance

Below are our most popular blog posts about purchase order finance

At Sourcefin, we stay ahead of the latest Purchase Order Funding trends to provide expert financial solutions for businesses like yours. Our blog helps entrepreneurs succeed by providing valuable insights, expert advice, and practical tips. Learn how to improve your tender funding strategies. We cover the basics of purchase order finance and advanced ways to manage cash flow. Visit our blog to stay informed and make the most of your purchase order finance solutions.
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You've received a purchase order - now what?

Discover the essential steps to take after receiving a purchase order. Our guide provides expert advice on managing purchase order finance, ensuring smooth operations and successful fulfilment.

Painful mistakes to avoid when delivering a PO

Learn about common mistakes to avoid when delivering your purchase order. Our article offers expert tips on effective purchase order finance management and ensuring timely, accurate fulfilment.

Why PO finance is such a powerful funding option

Explore how Purchase Order Funding can unlock cash flow and drive business growth. Our article explains the benefits of purchase order finance and how it can help your business thrive.

A quick guide to Purchase Order Funding

Discover the essentials of Purchase Order Funding with our quick guide. Learn how PO Funding works, its benefits, and how it can help your business manage cash flow and fulfil large orders effectively.

Do I need purchase order finance for my business?

Wondering if Purchase Order Funding is right for your business? This article explores the benefits and considerations of PO Funding. It’ll help you decide if it’s the best solution for managing cash flow and fulfilling your large orders efficiently.

How to find game-changing tenders for your SMME

Discover how to find tender opportunities for your small business with our comprehensive guide. Learn effective strategies to secure tender finance and tender funding, helping your business grow and succeed in competitive markets.

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FAQs about Purchase Order Funding

Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about PO Funding and how it can benefit your business.

What is Purchase Order Funding?

Purchase Order Funding, or PO Funding, is a financial tool. It helps businesses complete large orders. This funding provides the money needed for production and delivery costs. It does this before the customer makes a payment.

What are the different names for Purchase Order Funding?

PO Funding, Purchase Order Finance, PO Finance, and Tender Funding are all names for Purchase Order Funding. Businesses often use these terms interchangeably to describe the process of securing funds based on confirmed purchase orders.

How does Purchase Order Finance work?

Purchase Order Financing allows a lender like Sourcefin to advance funds based on a confirmed purchase order. This funding covers supplier costs, ensuring they deliver on time and receive payment once they fulfil the order.

What are the benefits of Tender Funding?

Tender Funding, also called Tender Finance, helps businesses get government and big corporate contracts by providing upfront funding to meet tender needs. This support ensures smooth project delivery and better cash flow management.

Who can benefit from PO Finance?

PO Finance is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses experiencing cash flow challenges when fulfilling large orders. It helps businesses maintain growth without financial strain and allows them to secure more purchase orders.

How does Sourcefin support businesses with Purchase Order Finance?

Sourcefin offers comprehensive PO Finance solutions, including funding, sourcing, and logistics support, ensuring successful order delivery and business growth. We also provide tender funding to help businesses secure and complete significant projects.

How much does PO Funding cost?

It depends on several factors, including the purchase order value, delivery costs, and the duration the money stays tied up. The overall complexity or risk of the deal also matters. We evaluate each application individually, and assign a fee based on the aforementioned factors.

What documents do I need to apply for PO Finance?

To qualify for PO Funding, you will need to provide some or all of the following documentation:

  • Identity documentation
  • Company documentation
  • Purchase order
  • Supplier quotes (if you have them)
  • Bank statements
  • Tax compliance certificate

More documents may be required depending on the complexity of the order.

What do I need to qualify for PO Funding?

To get PO Funding, you usually need a confirmed purchase order from a reliable customer. Additionally, you must be able to complete the order on time. Importantly, the purchaser or end buyer (your client who issued the purchase order to you) should be able to pay the full amount due on time.

Do I need good credit for PO Funding?

Not necessarily. Remember, the money advanced to you is specifically to deliver on a purchase order. Therefore, the value of a valid, successfully delivered PO secures the money we advance to you. We will take your credit history into account during our application process to check that there are no significant risk factors. Ultimately, the power of our open-minded funding model will decide whether we can fund your order.

How quickly can I get funding through Purchase Order Finance?

Sourcefin aims to approve the deal within 48 hours. However, the timeframe for receiving PO Funding can vary. Many businesses can secure purchase order financing within a few days to a week. This depends on the complexity of the order.

What costs does Tender Funding cover?

Tender Funding can cover various costs to ensure that businesses can meet tender requirements effectively. These include supplier payments, manufacturing expenses, logistics, and other project-related costs. Most of the time, Sourcefin covers the full cost to supply the order.

How does PO Funding impact cash flow?

PO Funding helps improve cash flow by providing the necessary funds upfront to fulfil purchase orders. This ensures that businesses do not face cash shortages during critical operations. It also makes sure you do not have to reject life-changing purchase orders because of a lack of cash flow. Sourcefin is on a mission to help you grow your business.

Is PO Funding a loan?

PO Funding is not a traditional loan. Instead, it is an advance based on a confirmed purchase order. This means you usually repay the funds once you complete the order and receive payment. Most of the time when you partner with Sourcefin, for example, they only receive payment once you receive payment.

What industries benefit the most from Purchase Order Finance?

South African industries that frequently benefit from Purchase Order Finance include manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, and retail, especially those dealing with large volume or high value orders. South African public sector organisations, like national and provincial departments, municipalities and state-owned entities also benefit from their suppliers being funded by Sourcefin, as service delivery is not at risk because of cash flow constraints. This benefits the communities they serve.

Can Sourcefin help me apply or secure my next purchase order?

Sourcefin doesn’t help with the purchase order application process. Instead, we give you the peace of mind to apply for orders that you may have felt you couldn’t apply for in the past due to insufficient funding or sourcing support. Once you have received a purchase order, Sourcefin can support you source, fund and deliver on time, every time. We’ll partner with you for growth.

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