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 many skilled workers to rely on. Should one leave, it could massively impact the running of the company. One way […]
Alternative Financing
Alternative Funding: What Can My Business Get?
Running and maintaining a successful business is hard work. It is exciting starting and working on a new venture, however, keeping things ticking over requires constant effort and even more importantly, continuous financial backing. Cash is king and having a healthy flow of cash throughout a business is essential. Even with the best business models, […]
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 decade has been the explosion of alternative funding options available to new and seasoned business owners. What was once a […]
How Does the Alternative Finance Industry in the US Compare with Europe?
It is fair to say that each geographical market is growing at its own unique pace, depending on attitudes, trends and the adoption of technology. In this post we will look at the alternative finance markets in the United States, Europe and the UK, and ask why the latter two are lagging behind the former. […]
The Best Short-Term Loan Options for Quick Approval
Sometimes you need money, and you need it fast. This is true in life and in running a business. If you need small business financing quickly, there are a few different options. You should know what those options are, and the cost vs. the benefit of each. Traditional Loans A traditional short-term loan with fast […]
P2P vs. Line of Credit: Avoid the Wrong Funding
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The 411 on Online Lenders
Online business loans are a quick and relatively easy way to get funds. However, there are often risks, too, including very high interest rates and unrealistic repayment schedules that can affect business financial health. A small business owner is left to wonder how to choose an online lender on top of all their other responsibilities. […]
8 Small Business Funding Options That Solve a Cash Flow Crisis
If small business owners had it their way, they’d never have to worry about money. Their bank accounts would always give them the financial flexibility necessary to pursue any and all opportunities for growth. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. According to a recent study, more than 60% of small business owners worry about their cash flow […]
How Your Small Business Can Overcome Its Debts
Starting a small business isn’t easy—or cheap. Even the most well-organized and generously funded business can quickly run into cash flow problems, so it’s hardly surprising that many small companies experience debt problems, particularly during phases of growth. So if you find yourself facing a mountain of debt, what can you do? Try cutting your […]
What You Need to Know About Invoice Financing
Banks have been in business for a long time and they have only gotten more powerful as they continue to consolidate their hold on the nation’s wealth. Even after the 2008 financial crisis, Forbes reported that 5 major banks held almost half of the U.S. banking industry’s financial assets—up 400% from the early 90s. The point: Banks are […]
