As we leave the first quarter of 2018 and enter the second, data has started to filter in regarding the performance of businesses across the United States. So far, small businesses are seeing substantial growth over other sectors. Additionally, growth among small businesses indicates more entrepreneurs are utilizing alternative funding solutions over traditional bank loans.
Small Businesses Are Expanding
Main street isn’t […]
In commercial real estate, the concept of “hard money loans” is frequently used for short-term capital. However, the term can be misleading for some, so we are going to break down hard money loans for borrowers and lenders alike.
Hard Money Loans Are Low-Risk
Of all the forms of commercial real estate lending, hard money loans present the lowest risk. The reason […]
Private lending solutions have been gaining popularity for a number of reasons. Private lending solutions offer an ease of accessibility, flexibility, and customization not found in traditional loans. With projected interest rate hikes from banks, as well as other stipulations, more entrepreneurs are moving away from traditional debt structures to embrace private lending solutions.
Private Lending Solutions Are Accessible
Traditional loans have […]
Every business uses equipment. From large scale manufacturers to niche startups and even one-person operations running out of a home office, equipment is necessary to perform daily operations. The initial cash outlay for equipment can be very cost prohibitive, especially for new and small business owners. However, equipment leasing agreements offer a number of benefits which cannot be gained through […]
For growth-focused businesses, accumulating the capital necessary to expand operations can be a challenging process. Many entrepreneurs are currently at a stage where revenue covers overhead expenses, with a small portion set aside to eventually take things to the next milestone. However, smart entrepreneurs are bypassing conventional methods, and are using PO financing to set growth projects in motion much […]
For the longest time, business financing has been handled by banks and other traditional institutions. However, the business world is advancing at a tremendous pace, and there are numerous financing solutions which fall outside of the abilities of traditional lenders. In these cases, entrepreneurs turn to building direct relationships with commercial lenders to find the solutions that fit their needs.
Commercial […]
One of the biggest aspects of business finance is building referral relationships. Many bankers and CPAs are able to deliver on client requests by finding solutions outside of the box, and making connections with commercial finance professionals. However, some bankers and CPAs are hesitant to talk with outside entities, because they have either been burned personally with how referral sources […]
Securing adequate financing for a new or small business can be challenging. Quite often, entrepreneurs do not meet the requirements of traditional lending channels to get the loans they need to launch or grow their businesses. Other times taking on debt is not the desired option, because the burden can place a strain on finances for new and growing businesses. […]
One of the most difficult things for bankers and accountants to do is create and nurture referral relationships with other sources to provide a wider range of solutions to their clients. While referral relationships can yield client satisfaction and other rewards, many bankers and CPAs do not realize that relationships are a two-way street, and can become very useful, over […]
Finding the right business funding solutions can be challenging. Not every business meets the requirements for bank loans. Sometimes, the best business accounting solutions cannot create a source of extra working capital to help entrepreneurs reach their goals in a timely manner. Other times, what business owners need does not fall neatly into a traditional loans structure. So what can […]
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