The Covid-19 pandemic created a host of new challenges for businesses of all sizes. One of the most pressing issues facing businesses is how to access the liquidity they need to keep operating.  Merchant lending can provide an important source of financing for businesses in this time of crisis. This blog post will explore how merchant lending can help your business recover from Covid-19. We will also discuss some of the key benefits of merchant lending and how to get started. Alternative financing sources Small companies are increasingly resorting to merchant funding for commercial reasons and use. Following the 2008 […]

Sitting at your desk with your plans laid out before you, there are likely many tasks and challenges written down on our to-do list. One of the biggest obstacles all startups face is coming up with adequate capital. From putting a team together and renting a location to purchasing inventory, setting up shop, and covering revenue-generating initiatives requires cash and lots of it.  Even established businesses run into cash flow issues from time to time. High-volume seasons like the holidays can cause a company to come up short. Equipment breaking down can lead to dipping into cash flow reserves, leaving little […]

Despite the immense challenges imposed by the global pandemic, the restaurant industry has experienced robust growth over the past few decades. According to Statista, the U.S. quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry’s output has experienced an increase of well over 50 percent since 2007. This contributed to an “all-time high” of nearly $283 billion in 2020.  The U.S. full-service restaurant industry, also experienced growth, reaching $80 billion in 2020. As one of the most critical industries for the U.S. labor market, it is estimated that over 14 million Americans are employed by restaurants.  Restaurants Need Cash If there is anything certain in […]

Moving into the second half of 2020, so many business owners are in need of extra working capital. It has been a tough year, to say the least, and now we’re moving into the bustle of the holiday season. If you’re planning on launching a business soon, you are in even greater need of sources of financing. So, where’s the best place to find additional working capital? And how do you know which one is right for your business’ unique needs? Here are some of the top sources of small business financing, along with important questions you should ask to […]

If you are looking for more funds for your business, you may have come across the term merchant funding or merchant financing. This might be just what you need to pay for your expenses, pursue new investments, and position your business for future growth. What Is Merchant Funding? Merchant funding or merchant financing is basically financing for merchants. It is a general term that refers to any business financing for any merchant with a “credit card processing system”. Often, merchant financing can be referenced as merchant cash advances. This funding type takes repayment automatically via your credit card processing system.  […]

There’s a growing risk associated with stimulus and PPP payments. This article is here to tell you more details concerning the situation and the PPP payments. Stimulus & PPP Payments       Under the CARES Act, more than 2 trillion dollars went into the American economy. Mostly, the money has been going directly to individuals: these are the very stimulus checks. The money has also been going to small businesses in the form of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Consumers are spending their stimulus payments, and the PPP loan recipients are looking for forgiveness of their loans under the CARES Act. This […]

The rise of alternative lenders has made it so much easier for small business owners like you to obtain the necessary working capital. This article is about merchant funding, specifically, a merchant cash advance (MCA) and where you can get it without challenges. Merchant Funding: Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) What’s the concept behind an MCA? It’s simple. The provider advances you funds that you’ll need to pay back over time based on your business sales. Importantly, an MCA isn’t a loan: it’s just a sale. Namely, you get an opportunity to effectively pre-sell your future debit/credit card sales at a […]

Natural disasters can take a toll on your construction business with the exposure and severity levels varying largely based on your physical location. According to researchers, the US experiences nearly seven hurricanes every four years. But there has been a significant increase over the past few years. High-impact earthquakes happen less often, but they could also affect your business negatively. US-based businesses must also be prepared for Inland flooding, which is turning into a more common catastrophe. And while most of the above are flood forms of disaster, drought in some parts, more so the West leads to costly wildfires. […]

When marketing your business, you should anticipate and acknowledge your customer’s needs even before they know what they really need. If done correctly, this impacts positively on your business progress and profits. Customers are usually deficient in determining what they want. Their inability to express their desires makes it hard for you as a marketer to really know what they need. You can get around this problem by asking the customers what they don’t want. An old notion has been going around for years that the best way to know what the customer wants is by asking them what they […]

For businesses operating on a tight financial situation, it is very frustrating to have a bank refuse your loan application. But it can also be the opportune time to rethink your submission strategy, learn your mistakes and come back prepared next time. The first thing a savvy business loan applicant does is to find out why the bank rejected them. Legally, your commercial finance provider should send you a denial notice and explain in it their reason(s) for taking that path, but only a few bankers go by the book. Nevertheless, these are the most common whys your submission didn’t […]