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Breaking Down the 4 Parts of a SWOT Analysis

A SWOT analysis is an important part of a business plan. An acronym for “strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats,” it can give your business the upper hand over its competitors. By conducting a SWOT analysis, you’ll have an easier time increasing your business’s market presence and securing new financing. What are the fourth parts of…

The Dos and Don’ts of Financing Your Business When Interest Rates Are High

There are several things you should and shouldn’t do when financing your business in an era of high interest rates. Lenders typically charge interest on loans. In addition to paying back the principle — the amount of money that you actually borrow — you’ll have to pay interest. As interest rates begin to creep up,…

6 Things to Consider When Applying for a Hard Money Loan

Hard money loans offer a quick and easy financing solution for real estate businesses. They are classified as bridge loans that, like other bridge loans, are used to temporarily fill a gap in financing. Hard money loans, though, are typically used for real estate transactions. There are several things you should consider when applying for…

Common Myths and Misconceptions About Merchant Cash Advances (MCAs)

Merchant cash advances (MCAs) have become a popular alternative to traditional lending options. Rather than financing your business with a traditional bank loan, you may want to use an MCA. It’s fast, easy to obtain and available for nearly all types of businesses. There are some myths and misconceptions about MCAs, however, that you shouldn’t…

Short-Term vs Long-Term Capital Gains: What’s the Difference?

When buying and selling assets for a profit, you should be conscious of how long you hold those assets. You’ll incur capital gains on all profitable asset transactions. Not to be confused with capital losses, capital gains involve the sale of an asset for a profit. There are short-term capital gains and long-term capital gains,…

5 Common Myths About Venture Capital Financing

Have you heard of venture capital financing? It’s a form of equity financing that involves the sale of an ownership stake in a given business to an investor. If you need capital to grow your business, you may want to use venture capital financing. You won’t have to take on any new debt, nor will…

A Crash Course on Credit Utilization Ratio

When was the last time you checked your credit utilization ratio? If you’re planning to apply for a loan or line of credit in the near future, you should consider checking it. An excessively high credit utilization ratio can make it difficult to get approved for loans and lines of credit. A Crash Course on…

Personal vs Business Lines of Credit: What’s the Difference?

Are you thinking about applying for a line of credit? Many entrepreneurs use them to finance their businesses. It’s a form of debt financing that’s offered by banks and alternative lenders. With a line of credit, you’ll essentially have access to a revolving credit account with a fixed borrowing limit. There are personal and business…

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Seeking Private Equity Financing

Private equity financing offers an attractive alternative to debt financing. A subset of equity financing, it involves the sale of equity in a private, non-publically traded business to an investment firm. You don’t need to perform an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Even if your business is private, you can sell equity in it to an…

Do SBA Loans Require a Personal Guarantee?

Research shows that nearly one-third of all small businesses fail due to insufficient capital. If your business is running low on funds, you may want to consider a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan. Available at participating lenders, they are partially guaranteed by the SBA. They offer a convenient form of debt financing. Rather than jumping…

Understanding After Repair Value (ARV) When Investing in Real Estate

As a real estate investor, you can’t ignore the importance of after repair value (ARV). You’ll need capital to purchase homes or other properties so that you can flip them. While there are plenty of lenders out there, they may look at your ARV. Lenders often use ARV to calculate loan amounts for real estate…

Short-Term vs Long-Term Business Loans: What’s the Difference?

When seeking debt financing for your business, you may encounter short-term and long-term business loans. Business loans are often classified as short term or long term, depending on their term length. They are offered by banks as well as alternative lenders. Short-term and long-term business loans both involve borrowing money from a bank or alternative…