I’d like to discuss some myths about private money lending. Over the years, I have heard many misconceptions about private money lending so I wanted to address the top 5. Myth # 1 – No Private Money Lender can fund […]
End of Year Checklist for Every Business
For small business owners the end of the year means more than holiday parties and last-minute shopping, it’s also the time to get business in order for the New Year. While it may be hard for small business owners to […]
Why Stay in Business?
I’ve been in business for 2 years now. As we’ve grown, I have learned a lot, had some fun, and experienced some problems. There are days that I ask myself (along with other business owners that I meet) what’s the point? Especially […]
What is an Asset Based Loan (ABL)?
Asset based financing is a way for rapidly growing, cash strapped companies to meet their short-term needs. In general, companies can tap into their assets to generate the cash flow through asset based loans. ABL has become a popular choice for companies […]
Benefits of Factoring your Accounts Receivable
Prior to starting Alternative Funding Options, my ex husband and I owned an aluminium contracting business. We built screen rooms, pool enclosures, sunrooms, etc.(actually he did the building, I managed). Since we were a start-up company, we could not qualify […]
Is Your Business Headed for Disaster?
Here in Florida, June 1st marks the official opening of our hurricane season. While all Floridians hope the hurricane activity of prior years is not repeated this year, we all know we must start planning now, regardless of where in […]
Frequently Asked Questions about Factoring Accounts Receivables
I decided to write my next blog on this topic since these same questions kept being asked during several of my presentations on factoring of accounts receivables. * How long does the process take in getting signed up? The average […]
Advantages to Equipment Leasing
Commercial equipment financing is becoming the best financial option for businesses of all sizes. What is a lease? With a lease, you pay a certain monthly fee for the rights to use the equipment. At the end of the lease, […]
Non Recourse Factoring vrs. Recourse Factoring
I will start by saying that the subject of non recourse and recourse factoring is one of the most misunderstood of the industry. I think it’s a combination of the fact that the term non-recourse is used in other financial products and […]
Fulfill Your Biggest Orders Using Purchase Order Financing
Do you want to accept larger orders but lack the working capital financing to fulfill them? Using purchase order financing gives you the ability to fulfill all your sales orders, even those that exceed your norm in volume or scope. […]