According to The Service Corps of Retired Executives (Score), 82% of start-ups and small businesses fail because owners have a poor understanding of cash-flow management and lack the ability to access working capital needed for growth. One funding option that […]
What Are Business Cash Flow Loans?
The term “cash flow loan” may be used to describe two different types of financing: A loan for cash flow purposes. A loan that’s collateralized or repaid by cash flow. Loans for cash flow purposes help businesses manage their inflows […]
Overcoming the Myths of Receivables Factoring
Many professional advisors and consultants – including CPAs and Bankers – are sometimes hesitant to recommend accounts receivable financing aka factoring to their customers. The problem is that many misconceptions exist concerning this option, so lets look at the top […]
Five Things Prospective Investors Look for in a Business Plan
Before writing a business plan, put yourself in the place of a potential investor. Consider what they might be looking for when reviewing your document. Obviously, investors expect to see the details of the business, such as the type of […]
Finance Your Start-Up with Credit Cards
“Guitar Hero III”: Legends of the Rock” became the highest grossing game in U.S. history in 2011. And to think Charles Huang, the former partner of Harmonix and designer of the little plastic guitars, maxed out his credit cards to […]
Four Steps in Understanding the Accounts Receivable Process
Even though companies can benefit greatly by factoring their invoices, many small and large businesses do not because they are unfamiliar with the invoice factoring process and the cash flow solutions that it provides. Historically, accounts receivable factoring is one […]
Debt versus Equity Financing
I get a lot of questions from companies whether they should use debt or equity to finance their growth. Business owners contemplate this critical question as they look for financing. Which alternative is best? Debt Financing The advantages to debt […]
Merchant Cash Advances
A merchant cash advance is an alternative source of financing for small businesses who can’t get a bank loan. * Do you need funds quickly for business improvements or investments? * Do you need to pay off outstanding debt or […]
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 […]
Benefits to Companies that Factor
There are many benefits to companies that choose to factor their accounts receivable. In addition to avoiding all the paper work associated with obtaining traditional financing, factoring is easy and generally provides instant cash. Below is a list of additional […]