Especially in the early years, money is tight for small businesses. When their owners want to grow their firms, buy extra inventory, hire personnel, or fund a marketing campaign, they often need to borrow the money. Accessing financing can is tough when a business is small and new, and it can seem impossible if its owners also have poor credit. In 2016, 45% of small businesses applied for some type of financing, according to the 2016 Small Business Credit Survey, released by the Federal Reserve. Of those applicants, only 40% received the full amount they requested. Bad credit, which is […]

Are you looking for ways to fund your business quickly and affordably? How to get approved for business funding fast and easily? Read below and you’ll find out. Merchant Funding: Where to Find? What’s merchant financing? The term says all you need to know: this is financing for merchants. This term refers to any business funding that any business with a merchant storefront (the credit card processing system is required) can fund with. By saying merchant financing, many people think of a merchant cash advance (MCA). In fact, the term can refer to any type of business financing that collects […]

When the need for financing comes, it becomes crucial to find a reputable business funding or merchant loan provider to turn to. What’s a merchant loan? Where to find the right merchant loan provider? Just read below to get answers to these questions. Getting a Merchant Loan: How and From Where? First of all, the important thing is not just get any financing. The important thing is to get the right kind of financing that can best fit the specific needs of your business. Getting the right kind of business financing can be a challenge especially for high risk merchants. […]

Do you need working capital for your business and you don’t have time to wait for weeks to get approved? A merchant cash advance (MCA), also known as a business cash advance, can be the right solution to your problem. However, quick access to working capital isn’t the only advantage offered by a merchant cash advance. Merchant Cash Advances and Business Loans As you may already know, not all types of businesses can easily get approved for business funding from a traditional bank or other financial institution. There are a number of reasons for this. First, traditional banks are willing […]

It never really seems to be a question of if your business could use extra funds; it’s usually more about how it could benefit from extra funds, when your business needs it the most and where you can get it. There are many different ways to externally fund your business, but not all of them will suit your specific needs and situation. Consider the two ways you can externally fund your business: debt and equity. If you choose to use debt, you will retain ownership of your company with an obligation to repay the investor. If you choose equity, you […]

Your credit score is the deciding factor for so many aspects of life. If you’re suffering from a bad credit score, you probably already know this to be true. But have you considered how cleaning your credit can create opportunities? Would you believe “credit” and “opportunity” can be used in the same sentence? If your skeptical, consider the following tips on how you can get your life and business back on track. The Truth about Credit Reports As stated above, bad credit affects your ability to get a loan (business or personal), job promotions, rates insurance companies charge for auto […]

The need for extra working capital often hits you when you least expect it. Unfortunately, securing funds is not always easy for the small business. Traditional lenders involve long wait times for funding and seemingly endless documentation requirements. If your business type or industry is categorized as “high-risk”, the bank might refuse to work with you before you even get started. Thankfully, there are more alternative financing options than ever before. The option you choose should cater to your specific needs; such as, your business’ unique situation, how much capital you need and how quickly you need it. If you […]

Forget applying to banks to get a loan for your business. Most of them stopped being in the “give a loan to a small company who has no collateral” business in 2007. This does not, however, mean that you are out of options to fund the growth of your company. Below are some of the anti-bank ways to finance your new business. Retirement accounts  Borrowing money from your IRA or 401(k) can be tempting. First consider a 60 day interest free loan from it. There are no fees if it is paid back in this time frame. Remember: This is […]

Are you going to launch your first venture? Have you already gone through the process of setting up your new business? It’ll be quite helpful for you to go through the tips listed below so to be able to take your business off the ground and succeed. Focus on the Thing You Love Most Don’t act like those entrepreneurs who jump at every opportunity that they come across. You’ll be more productive and be able to conduct your business more effectively if you do what you love. Focus on the type of business for which you feel you have the […]

Many small business owners don’t keep their business and personal credits separate and use personal credit to run their business. In fact, acting like this could put you at risk if your business sinks. Moreover, today, many creditors don’t rely only on personal credit when judging a business’s financial health. The thing is that personal credit doesn’t serve as an ideal indicator of business behavior. So, from the aspect of legal liability, it’s important to separate your personal and business finances. Building a credit profile for your company, separate from your personal credit history, can help you access 10 to […]