Applying for a small business loan can be a tricky process, as there are several requirements you need to meet in order to obtain one. Those requirements can be confusing, as lenders require everything from business licenses and cash flow history to business plans and personal financial statements. Whether you are applying for a business […]
Most of us have faced financial hardship at some point that resulted in some missed debt payments, defaults or charge-offs, and this has negatively impacted our credit scores. After all, life has its ups and downs, especially when it comes to our finances. For small business owners who find themselves in this situation, one of […]
Which is Best for Your Small Business? The one ingredient every small business needs is capital – capital to grow, even out cash flow, and meet short-term expenses. The question of where you go to get a business loan, however, can be confusing, especially when it comes to choosing the type of lender. When it […]
Looking to get your first small business loan? It can be a confusing process, especially when it comes to understanding the qualifications you’ll need to meet and why lenders have these requirements for a business loan. Both traditional banks and alternative lenders will judge your worthiness for a loan based on a specific set of […]
If you’re ready to take on a loan or any other type of financing for your small business, you should give yourself a pat on the back. That usually means that your business has grown to the point where you’re ready to take on additional growth opportunities or you just need funding to keep your […]
Life is a process of trials and errors, and there’s probably no one for whom that statement rings more true than a small business owner. This statement especially applies when small business owners apply for loans to gain much-needed capital to ensure their businesses grow or to smooth out their cash flows. What if, however, […]
There are many ways to describe what it’s like to start a business: exciting, ambitious, and passionate, to name a few. Almost every small business owner would agree, however, that there’s one word they would never use – easy. For all types of businesses, one of the most difficult challenges for any new small business […]
No matter its size, no business is recession-proof. And this goes double for small businesses. And with the increasing number of concerns about a future recession, it’s more than fair for small business owners to be looking into ways to financially insulate their businesses. One of the best ways to protect your business is to […]
Contractors have unique cash flow needs, and they need flexible financing that can put money in their hands when they need it. Unexpected needs to purchase inventory, equipment and supplies, coupled with the fact that they often face an irregular payment schedule from customers can lead to liquidity problems. This is where a business line […]
Congratulations to Superfit Hero, a Los Angeles-based small business that provides premium activewear for plus-sized women, for being named a third-place winner of Kapitus’ inaugural Building Resilient Businesses contest! Superfit Hero will receive $20,000 to help improve its business. From Roller Skating to Workout Gear It’s not often that one can use the words “roller […]
