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Asset-Based vs Cash-Based Lending: What’s the Difference?

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There are different types of loans that you can use to finance your business, most of which fall under the category of asset-based or cash-based [Read More…]

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Can You Use Your 401(k) to Finance a Business Idea?

If you have a 401(k), you might be wondering whether you can use it to finance a business idea. A 401(k), of course, is an [Read More…]

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The Beginner’s Guide to Debt-to-Equity Ratio

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Have you heard of debt-to-equity ratio? Not to be confused with loan-to-value (LTV) ratio, it represents financing sources. You can finance your business, of course, [Read More…]

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5 Reasons to Conduct a SWOT Analysis of Your Business

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No matter what type of business you operate, it can probably benefit from a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis. A SWOT analysis explores [Read More…]

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Promissory Note vs Personal Guarantee: What’s the Difference?

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Starting, as well as growing, a business requires capital. Depending on the size of your business, you may need anywhere from $50,000 to over $1 [Read More…]

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An Introduction to Company Buy-Backs and How They Work

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Company buy-backs have become increasingly common. While some companies issue dividends to reward shareholders with a portion of their profits, others buy back some of [Read More…]

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5 Reasons to Consider a Stock Buyback

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Are you thinking about buying back some of your business’s stock from shareholders? Known as a stock buyback, it’s a common financial strategy used by [Read More…]

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The Beginner’s Guide to Purchase Order Financing

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Traditional bank loans aren’t the only way in which you can finance your business. If your business accepts purchase orders from its customers or clients, [Read More…]

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The Beginner’s Guide to Factoring Loans and How They Work

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A traditional bank loan isn’t the only way in which you can finance your business. There are alternative financing solutions available, one of which is [Read More…]

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The Beginner’s Guide to Mezzanine Financing

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When researching alternative ways to finance your business, you may come across mezzanine financing. There are mezzanine loans that you can use to cover your [Read More…]

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What Do Lenders Look for If You Have Bad Credit?

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Getting approved for a business loan isn’t always easy. While different lenders have different requirements, many of them will evaluate your business’s credit score as [Read More…]

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What Is Acquisition Financing and How Does It Work?

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Does your business have its eyes set on acquiring another business? Acquisitions have become increasingly common. In 2020, there were over 10,000 mergers and acquisitions [Read More…]