FAQs
Find answers to common questions that our customers frequently ask. If you’re unable to find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Find answers to common questions that our customers frequently ask. If you’re unable to find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
APositive are workforce experts, specialising in funding and back office solutions for recruitment, labour hire and other contingent labour industries. The company was founded in Melbourne in 2013 by Danny Marlow and Errol Katz.
APositive integrates and partners with a wide range of workforce industry suppliers and service providers; from tech companies and industry bodies to thought leaders and consultancies. Get in touch with us via our Partner page to see how your business could benefit from a partnership.
We specialise in supporting workforce businesses; such as recruitment, labour hire and other contingent labour industries. We focus on how you bill your clients, so if you charge your clients on a time-based arrangement, then we can support you.
Invoice finance allows your access up-front funds against unpaid client invoices whenever you need them. Payroll funding is an invoice finance solution that is integrated with your timesheet and payroll tech, providing you with access to cash flow to fund your payroll.
We specialise in partnering with workforce businesses. We have developed our own finance tech, built specifically for those industries and offer a range of other services, such as payroll management, bad debt protection and a recruit now, pay later product for permanent recruitment. Our team of recruitment experts can offer guidance to your business and refer you to other workforce suppliers from our network of partners.
Invoice finance is a funding solution that allows businesses to unlock cash tied up in unpaid invoices. Instead of waiting 30 to 90 days for clients to pay, AFunding advances you up to 90% of the invoice value on the same day the invoice is raised. This helps recruitment and labour hire businesses improve cash flow, pay contractors on time, and keep operations running smoothly while waiting for customer payments.
We work with workforce companies in Australia and New Zealand; from startups to mature businesses. We work with both temporary and permanent recruitment agencies.
There are a range of pricing models available to help meet your individual requirements.
We can charge a single fee as a percentage of your invoice so that you know your costs upfront and impact on your gross margin, or we can provide a Line of Credit where you pay for the funds you draw.
There are three main factors that determine the fees we charge, and once we know this information, we can set a fee relevant to your needs:
For our Line of Credit pricing we align our charge rate to a variable base rate:
These are base rates only. In addition, a margin rate may apply as separately disclosed to you. These rates may change from time to time.
Want a tailored quote? Send us an enquiry and our team can provide pricing based on your business needs and funding requirements.
We advance up to 90% of the value of your invoices.
At APositive, most recruitment and labour hire clients can be set up and accessing funds within 48 hours, subject to the completion of the application process, delivery of all necessary information and credit approval.
Funding can be automated or you can log in to your finance portal to draw on funds. Your balance is repaid as your clients pay their invoices.
No, they remain your invoices. We simply leverage the value of those invoices to provide you access to cash flow. Collecting payments and managing customer relationships remain your responsibility.
The majority of our AFunding Invoice Finance facilities are disclosed meaning that your customers are aware, however, there is an option to have a confidential facility if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
Yes, you can fund permanent recruitment invoices via your AFunding Invoice Finance facility. Alternatively, we have a Recruit Now, Pay Later product, APay which allows employers to pay recruitment fees in 3-6 month instalments.
Invoice discounting is a type of invoice finance that allows you to access cash tied up in unpaid invoices while retaining full control of your sales ledger and customer relationships. With APositive AFunding, your business continues to manage invoice collection directly, rather than selling your invoices.
Most APositive facilities are disclosed, meaning your customers are aware that invoice finance is in place. However, confidential invoice discounting may be available for eligible businesses where privacy is required.
We work with workforce companies in Australia and New Zealand; from startups to mature businesses. We work with both temporary and permanent recruitment agencies.
To apply for APayroll, get in touch with one of our Workforce Finance Consultants (via the Contact Us button at the top of this page) and we can tailor a solution for your specific requirements.
Our team can set you up and start managing your payroll within 1-4 weeks, depending on the complexity of your requirements. Get in touch with one of our Workforce Finance Consultant (via the Contact Us button at the top of this page) to discuss your specific needs.
Pricing is tailored based on your specific requirements. Get in touch with one of our Workforce Finance Consultants (via the Contact Us button at the top of this page) to discuss in detail.
It is fully white-labelled solution with your branding. We offer an outsourced solution, with an in-house look and feel.
APayroll seamlessly integrates with various tech platforms; such as CRM/ATS and accounting packages.
Yes, this process can be tailored during set-up to suit your specific requirements.
Yes, following each payroll run we raise client invoices and send them on your behalf.
Applying for APay involves just a short online application form, however the best way to get started is to speak to one of our Workforce Finance Consultants (via the Contact Us button at the top of this page) to discuss in detail.
APay is available to both recruiters and employers involved in permanent recruitment.
There is no fee to sign up to APay.
The first 3 months costs 4% of invoice value, and then an extra 1% per additional month up to 6 months.
You have the flexibility to choose, it can be paid by either the recruiter or the employer.
Invoices are submitted either through an integration with JobAdder or via a custom-branded landing page with a simple online form.
Yes, we can offer instalment payment plans on any permanent placement invoice.
Our consultants have extensive experience assisting the growth of hundreds of businesses like yours. Get in touch with us today and see how we can make a positive difference.