Five Tips to Help Get Your Bank Loan Approved

In working with businesses to find them financing, when they are unable to obtain it from a bank, I get asked frequently, “why did the bank decline me?” or “how can I qualify for a bank loan?” Getting a bank […]

Equipment: To Buy or Lease?

According to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), approximately 80% of U.S. companies lease some or all of their equipment, and there are thousands of equipment-leasing firms nationwide catering to that demand. So why lease instead of buy your […]

What You Should Know About Asset-Based Lending

Asset-based lending (ABL) is a way for rapidly growing, cash-strapped companies to meet their short-term needs. In general, companies can tap their assets to generate the cash flow through asset-based loans. ABL has become a popular choice for companies that […]

How to Finance ‘The Big One’

I recently met with a client who owned a company that distributes computer parts. He just learned that he won a contract with a major customer. That contract would increase his annual revenues by $2 million. He was very excited […]

The Facts Behind Factoring

There is nothing more frustrating to a business owner then having to turn away sales because he or she lacks the cash flow to support them. For companies that sell products, this means not being able to replenish inventory in […]

When the Bank Says No

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with many small business owners, and one question that I was frequently asked was “when the bank says no, how do I get the financing that I need for my […]