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Factoring vs Accounts Receivable Financing

Factoring and accounts receivable are two forms of financing based on “receivables,” offering business owners and entrepreneurs an alternative to traditional bank loans. If you need cash now, you should consider these financing options. Both factoring loans and accounts receivable financing provide fast cash for working capital, without jumping through the hoops of traditional debt…

Hard Money vs Soft Money: What’s the Difference?

There’s a great deal of confusion regarding the terms, “Hard Money vs Soft Money”. Some people assume that hard money is simply cash on hand, while soft money is cash on paper, however, this isn’t necessarily true. Instead, these terms are used to refer to money that is loaned and used for a specific purpose….

Pros and Cons of Rollover as a Business Startup

Attaining funding is one of the biggest challenges faced by entrepreneurs seeking to start their own business. Without capital, you may struggle to turn your vision of a profitable business into a reality. While there are dozens of funding options for small businesses, one of the lesser-known as rollover as a business startup (ROBS). The…

How to Manage Cash Flow for Your Business

Poorly managed cash flow is one of the most common reasons why small businesses fail. The term “cash flow” refers to money moving in and out of a business. The sale of goods and services, for instance, yields a positive cash flow, while business expenditures, overhead, payroll and loan payments yields a negative cash flow….

How to Work with an Investor?

While there are dozens of ways to raise capital for a small-to-mid-sized business, most fall under one of two categories: debt capital or venture capital. Debt capital is a traditional loan that the borrower must pay back, while venture capital is capital that is traded in exchange for equity (ownership) in the company. When seeking…

Frequently Asked Questions about Private Business Funding

As a private business owner, you may have some questions about funding. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at some of the more frequently asked questions, and answers, about private business funding. Questions About Private Business Funding How Much Funding Do I Need? Being that no two businesses are exactly the same, there’s no…

How to Get Money to Start a Business

Are you thinking about starting your own business? If so, you’ll need funding to turn your vision of a profitable business into a reality. In this article, we’ll cover the basic on how to get money to start a business. First and foremost, the good news. You can often start a business with just a minimal…

Small Business Funding in the 21st Century: What’s Changed?

Capital is something that every small business needs to operate. Whether it’s consumer sales, business-to-business (B2B), or a combination thereof, you’ll probably need money to conduct your business’s normal day-to-day operations. But funding for small businesses has evolved over the years, and it’s important for entrepreneurs to understand the new age of small business funding…

What is a Hard Money Lender?

As an entrepreneur, you’ll probably need funding to get your business up and running. While there are many funding options from which to choose, some entrepreneurs prefer hard money loans. So, what is a hard money lender and how do hard money loans work? What is a Hard Money Lender? A hard money lender issues asset-based loans…

The Top 5 Benefits of Private Funding for a Business

Many entrepreneurs are turning to private lenders to fund their business or idea. Rather than going through traditional channels, such as a bank-issued small business loan, they seek deals with private lenders. Today we will take a look at the benefits of private funding for a business. The Benefits of Private Funding Increased Funding While funding amounts…

What is ‘Rollover as a Business Startup’

One of the many hurdles faced by entrepreneurs looking to start their own business is funding. Regardless of what type of business you plan on launching, you’ll need money to get it up and running. While traditional funding options like debt financing and equity financing are always on the table, a lesser-known funding option is…

How to Create a Funding Request

Are you thinking about starting your own business? If so, you’ll need the funds to turn your vision of a profitable venture into a reality. While some entrepreneurs have personal cash and assets to fund their businesses, most require assistance from outside sources, in which case a “funding request” is used. What is a Funding…