Working with Lenders
5 Ways to Vastly Improve Your Chances of Getting a Loan
To say that finding the right funding is important to the prospects of small businesses would certainly be something of an understatement. It can, in fact, be the crucial factor determining whether or not an…
Think Like a Banker and Get the Loan
Jim Blasingame is a small business owner’s best advocate. Jim and I caught up last week and these are the three small business tips every business owner should know, but doesn’t. Apply for a Loan…
Momentum Ventures’ 3 Reasons Why Traditional Venture Capital Investment is Outdated
The venture capital space has a long history of funding some of the world’s largest businesses. For decades, venture capitalists have played poker with businesses they believe can become difference makers in the marketplace. But…
3 Things You Need to Know About Government Business Loans
If you are thinking about starting your own business and have discussed it with anyone, chances are you have been told that you can get loans from the government. This is true, but maybe not…
5 Tips for Finding the Best Loan for Your Business
There is a big difference between finding any business loan and the right business loan. If you a need a loan, you need to make sure you find the best product and price available to…
Where to Go When the Bank Says No
A recent study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found 90 percent of small businesses have had their loan request rejected by their bank in the past year. It’s an extraordinary—and alarming—number given…
Should Your Next Business Loan Be Secured or Unsecured?
One of the biggest decisions a business has to make when seeking finance is whether to choose a secured or unsecured loan. In simple terms, a secured loan is taken out against agreed collateral, with…
6 Ways Alternate Lending is Quicker Than a Bank Loan
What’s the difference between a bank and an alternative lender? One of the most significant is the different requirements banks place on small businesses before offering business finance. Here are just six of the things…