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Trade Credit Guide
Trade Credit, Explained
What trade credit means, how it actually works for NZ businesses, the pros and cons of offering it to customers, and how it compares to invoice finance and a business loan.
What This Guide Covers
"Trade credit" means one business letting another buy now and pay later — but search the term in New Zealand and most results are about trade credit *insurance*, a completely different product for managing that risk. This guide starts with a plain-English definition, walks through how the process actually works for a small business, and compares trade credit to the other ways businesses fund working capital.
Every Trade Credit Article
Getting Started
- What Is Trade Credit? A Plain-English Guide — the definition, and how it differs from trade credit insurance
- How Does Trade Credit Work for a Small NZ Business? — the step-by-step process, with a worked example
Deciding Whether to Offer It
- The Pros and Cons of Offering Trade Credit to Customers — the supplier's side of the decision
- The Hidden Cost of Offering Trade Credit — the costs beyond late payment
- Alternatives to Trade Credit for Business Customers — the buyer's perspective
Comparisons
- Trade Credit vs Invoice Finance: What's the Difference?
- Trade Credit vs Business Loan: Which Is Right for You?
Related Reading
- Payment Terms, Explained — every common NZ payment term a trade account might use
- Trade Accounts vs Business Instalments
Modern Trade Credit, Without the Paperwork
PaidTerms lets NZ suppliers offer flexible payment terms and get paid upfront, without carrying the receivable themselves.
