Working with Lenders
Would You Sign a Personal Guarantee if You Have Investors?
It’s a fact of life that a banker, lender or lessor will ask for a personal guarantee from the founder or entrepreneur most every time. But what if you’ve diluted your interest from 100% to…
Top 4 SBA Myths Dispelled
The Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program is amazing. It’s a big driver of the economy. Every year, the SBA, a government agency, guarantees thousands and thousands of loans to small business across the United…
3 Alternative Financing Solutions for Small Businesses
Financial management is key for all businesses, especially SMEs. With fewer employees than a large company, smaller business owners often feel more pressure to keep their staff happy. Unlike a big enterprise, there aren’t as…
7 Must-Have Requirements Before Applying for a Business Loan
You might have taken a personal loan in the past, and quite possible the experience was pleasant. However, business loan requirements are different. You need to understand that the risk for a lender is significantly…
6 Hottest Alternative Lending Programs for Small Businesses
Small business has changed a lot in the past few decades, a lot of it good but some not. However, one of the most significant positive changes to the small business landscape over the past…
5 Tips to Improve Your Business Credit Score
Most people have a decent understanding of their personal credit score, but not so many are as familiar with their business credit scores. Your business credit score is crucial in determining whether or not your…
Prepayment Penalties: When the Early Bird Doesn’t Get the Worm
It’s every small business owner’s dream: you took out a business loan to start or expand your small business, and it really paid off. Business is booming, cash is flowing, and you suddenly find yourself…
Here’s a Rule for Companies with Outstanding Loans
Here is one that is so important to the continued health of a growing company that it cannot be overstated. It’s a bit complex for novices. But hang in there as I explain a bit…
What is a Loan Broker and When Should You Use One?
As a small business owner, you know what it’s like to feel like you need to be an expert on every aspect of running your business — even though that’s next to impossible. Applying and getting approved…
Take These 4 Steps to Secure Your Small Business Loan the Right Way
Everyone needs capital to turn a great business idea into reality, and most startups secure their first outside financing by talking to friends or family. But at a certain level, your small, growing business needs…
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