Click the above title to see Cheryl Gowen, President of AFO, discuss the definitions and strategies of alternative financing.
Crowd Funding Basics
I just attended a presentation reviewing the basics of crowd funding and decided to write about it since I am asked frequently as to what I know. Crowd funding (aka peer-to-peer fund-raising) is a way for individuals to raise money […]
7 Tips for Improving Your Cash Flow
There’s a golden rule in business you’d be smart to learn now: No matter how much you sell, if you don’t collect the money, you’re going to go out of business. As business owners, we often get so wrapped up […]
5 Myths about Private Money Lending
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]