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Does a Restaurant Loan Make Sense to Fund Expansion?
A restaurant loan could make sense to fund a growing restaurant. Here are three ways to know if a loan is right for your restaurant.
Looking Back at Your Business Goals in the Summer is a Good Idea
Why Making a Business Goal Pivot in the Summer is a Good Idea for Any Small Business Owner By Lisa Hendrickson I run workshops for entrepreneurs. I asked a classroom full of entrepreneurs last week if they remembered what their goals were from the first of the year. I hear apprehensive laughter from the room. Then I…
Temporary Cash Flow Loans: Overcoming a Short-Term Cash Flow Hiccup
It's not uncommon for a business to need short-term capital to meet business needs. Here's what you need to know about temporary cash flow loans.
Understanding ACH Payments and Small Business Loans
Small business loan payments, via a direct debit (or ACH payments) from the business’ bank account, are a popular way for many lenders, including online lenders, to take [...]
Commercial Loans for Small Business
Many small businesses access borrowed capital to fuel growth and fund many day-to-day operations. Here are 5 things you should know before you borrow.
Understanding Business Credit Cards
Business credit cards are a popular way for small businesses to access credit. Here's what you need to know to take advantage of a business credit card.
Starting Your First Content Marketing Efforts
Content marketing is telling your company's story in a way that resonates with your customers and potential customers. Here are 3 tips to get you started.
Understanding Personal Guarantees
Most small business owners should expect to sign a personal guarantee when they apply for loan. Here's what you need to know about how it works.
Bouncing Back From a Bad Quarter
Every business occasionally has a bad month or two. Bouncing back from a bad quarter can really make the difference in your business’ profitability. Here are 5 things to help [...]
What You Need to Know About Invoice Factoring
Although factoring is not a loan, it’s a popular way for small businesses to access short-term capital to fuel growth and other initiatives. Here’s what you need to know about how [...]
Small Business Loan Terms: What You Need to Know
Most businesses think of a term loan when they think of small business financing. If you’ve ever had a car loan or a home mortgage, you’ve had at least one type of term loan. The [...]
Small Business Loans Online: What You Need to Know
There are more small business loan options available than ever before. What do you need to know about a small business loan online to make sure it's right for your business?
Explaining Secured and Unsecured Business Loans
An unsecured small business loan is a loan that requires no collateral but rather is based solely upon the creditworthiness of the small business borrower. While an unsecured small [...]
Inventory Loans: What You Need to Know
Many businesses use financing to purchase inventory (salable goods) for their business. This is particularly true when opportunities arise to purchase quick-turnaround inventory [...]
Avoid Employee Fraud: Locks are for Honest People
Locks are for honest people. At least that’s what my Dad used to say. In other words, he felt that under the right set of circumstances, nobody was immune to temptation. For example, he [...]