Milwaukee

Same-Day Cash with Milwaukee Invoice Factoring Programs

Invoice factoring, also known as accounts receivable financing provides companies with same-day cash on their invoices. Instead of waiting 30, 60, 90 days or more for customer payment, send your invoices to Scale Funding in exchange for same-day cash.

While there are many Milwaukee factoring companies, Scale Funding offers high, same-day cash advances and low factoring rates. Our team of financial experts is dedicated to getting you the cash your business needs to operate and grow.

Besides our top-rated and easy-to-setup factoring programs, we also offer additional back-office support to our customers at no extra cost. From a dedicated account manager and professional account collector to credit analysis and risk assessment, we’ll help you manage your accounts-receivable so you can focus on your business.

Trusted Factoring Services Since 1994

For more than 20 years, Scale Funding has provided cash-flow solutions to many industries through our Milwaukee invoice factoring and accounts-receivable financing programs. Our team is knowledgeable in several industries including:

Manufacturing	Distribution
Trucking & Freight	Heavy Construction
Oilfield Services	Utility & Pipeline
Telecom & Wireless	Technology
Staffing Agencies	Government Contractors
Printing	Renewable Energy

Flexible & Custom Solutions

Our Milwaukee accounts-receivable financing programs are flexible and custom giving us the ability to work with your business needs.
If one or more of the following explains your business, choose Scale Funding over other Milwaukee factoring companies. We can get you the cash your business needs.

•  You’re waiting to get paid
• You’re growing at a rapid pace
• You’re a start-up company
• Your credit is maxed or less than perfect
• You’ve filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
• You were turned down by a bank
• You’re in a bank workout situation
• You need access to quick cash
• You have tax issues such as a lien

Milwaukee

Touted as the beer capital of the world, Milwaukee is home to America’s largest brewers! It is the place made famous by beer or was it the place that made beer famous? In any case, you can buy great beer inexpensively at Milwaukee. But Milwaukee is not only famous for its beer. There is more to Milwaukee that meets the eyes and the taste buds.

As the largest city in Wisconsin, Milwaukee serves as the economic and cultural center of the state. It is home to more than two million people.

History

The name Milwaukee originated from the Potawatomi language minwaking which means “gathering place (by the water).” The first Europeans to pass through the area were fur traders and missionaries. It was during 1785 when Alexis Laframboise settled and put up a trading post in the area, which encouraged large numbers of European immigrants to arrive in the following decades.

Milwaukee has three founders: Solomon Juneau, George Walker, and Byron Kilbourn. It was Solomon Juneau who arrived first in the area during 1818 and then founded the Juneautown which attracted more settlers. The other founding fathers established their own towns, which eventually led to a rivalry. This resulted in the settlers building streets that do not run with each other.

Although there was jealousy among the founding fathers, which resulted in the Milwaukee bridge war, the population of Milwaukee still grew. It was in 1835 when the first large wave of settlers came. Most settlers came from New England as well as from the eastern states. This led to the town’s unification through its first election on January 31, 1846, and Solomon Juneau was voted as the first mayor of the city.

Geography and Cityscape

Milwaukee is situated 581.2 feet above sea level. Nestled along the shores of the beautiful Lake Michigan and it is fed by the rivers Milwaukee, Kinnickinnic, and Menomonee. The landscape of the city was sculpted by a glacier path that is comprised of steep bluffs that extend 1.6 kilometers north of downtown. Overall, the city’s terrain is relatively flat. The city also features inland lakes the meld together with the industrial landscape. There are also small rivers–Lincoln Creek and Root River—that run through the city. The city has a total of 96.80 square miles wherein 0.68 square miles is made up of water.

The city runs on a grid system which resembles suburban-style streets. If you are new to the city, the streets are quite confusing but you have to remember that the north-south streets are numbered while the east-west streets are named.

Climate

Milwaukee is located within the Great Lakes Region thus its weather pattern constantly changes through time. The overall climate in Milwaukee is humid continental characterized by cold, snowy, and windy winters as well as warm and humid summers. The warmest month in Milwaukee is July which has an average temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. On the other hand, the coldest month is January which dips an average low of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.

Due to its close proximity to Lake Michigan, convection currents create light wind that is called by locals as “lake breeze.” The windy weather in Milwaukee is common between March and July. The lake breeze creates warmer conditions inland, thus many residents often say “it is cooler near the lake.” The convection current then reverses as the sun sets and the offshore flow causes the phenomenon called “land breeze” which causes high and humid temperature during the late evening.

Milwaukee’s weather is good, but due to the concentration of buildings in the middle of the metropolis, downtown Milwaukee experiences warmer weather due to the heat-island effect. On the other hand, thunderstorms that occur within the region are damaging as they can bring strong winds and hail. Tornadoes are not common in Milwaukee.

Brewing and Economy

The brewing industry of Milwaukee began in the 1850s thanks to the flocks of German settlers. During 1856, there were more than 24 breweries in Milwaukee which were operated and owned by the German settlers. There were a lot of breweries in early Milwaukee that by 1843, there were more than 138 taverns in the city which means that there is one tavern for every forty residents during that time.

Milwaukee was home to the largest beer breweries: Miller, Blatz, Schlitz, and Pabst, but only two are still operating now. The Miller Brewing Company remains and is home to the oldest functioning brewery in the country. Other breweries that operate within the city include Leinenkugel, Lakefront, Minhas Craft Brewery, New Glarus Brewing Company, and Molson Coors. The beer industry is so popular in Milwaukee that the popular sitcoms Laverne and Shirley and Happy Days aired between 1970 and 1980 featured the Milwaukee breweries as backdrops.

Aside from the brewing industry, Milwaukee also relies on its manufacturing industry. The city is home to Astronautics Corporation of America which makes parts for government and commercial avionics. It is also home to six of the Fortune 500 companies which include Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls, Rockwell Automation, Manpower, Joy Global and Harley-Davidson. The city also has many financial service firms and publishing companies.

Tourist Spots

Lake Michigan, by itself, is a famous tourist spot in Milwaukee. It is a vast lake that is a favorite venue for windsurfing, sailing and cultural festivities. Tourists can enjoy a lot of scenic places in Milwaukee. The city is home to dozens of museums which include the Milwaukee Art Museum, Grohmann Museum, Haggerty Museum of Art, Charles Allis Art Museum and Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum. Tourists can marvel at an assortment of arts from different time regions. Science museums also abound the area. Tourists can head to the Milwaukee Public Museum and Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory to enjoy learning or knowing the natural history and scientific facts related to Milwaukee.

Since breweries are an integral part of Milwaukee’s image, tourists can also enjoy visiting breweries and pubs. Most of the breweries in the city offer guided tours to those who want to understand the complexity of beer making. Breweries like Miller-Coors, Pabst, Sprecher, and Lakefront Breweries allow guests to see their operation and sample some of their finished concoctions.

On the other hand, tourists can also enjoy the fun of participating in festivals. Milwaukee organizes yearly festivals such as the Summerfest, African World Festival, German Fest, Labor Fest, Firkin Craft Beer Festival, Milwaukee Brewfest, Locust Street Festival and Jazz in the Park.

Getting Around

Getting around Milwaukee is convenient as their block numbers are consistent. There is an array of transportation modes people can use to get around the city. For tourists seeking cheaper and more convenient methods of getting around, they can take the bus. Milwaukee’s bus system covers 85 percent of the city and has core routes that they frequently service. These areas include suburbs and other outlying places. When riding the bus, it is important to take note that drivers only accept cash but passengers can also pay through RFID-enabled cards called “M-Cards.”

Another option is to take the trolley. Milwaukee has a trolley loop that is serviced by a scheduled bus loop. The trolley system that serves the city includes the Ozaukee County, Washington County, and Wisconsin Coach Lines.

For those who want to save, Milwaukee has good bike lanes. In fact, the city was awarded a bronze status by the League of American Bicyclist for having bicycle-friendly roads. There are many bicycle rental and tour shops that offer tourists rental bikes to get around the city.