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What is a What Is a Delayed Draw Term Loan?

Not all loans have a fixed borrowing limit. A delayed draw term loan is an alternative form of debt financing that allows business owners to draw additional funds during the course of the loan. As a business owner, you’re bound to encounter some unforeseen expenses. Maybe a piece of equipment breaks down and you’re forced…

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What Is a Cash Flow Statement and Why Does Your Business Need It?

There are certain types of financial documents you should prepare when seeking financing for your business, one of which is a cash flow statement. Also known as a statement of cash flows, it provides quantifiable insight into your business’s cash flow. Lenders and investors alike may use this information to determine whether you are a…

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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,…

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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…

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The Beginner’s Guide to Working Capital Financing

Running a business requires capital. Regardless of what goods or services you intend to sell, you’ll need to secure capital. Research shows that small businesses spend around $40,000 during their first year of operations. With working capital financing, however, you can keep your business afloat. Working capital financing will provide you with the capital needed…

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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…

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What Is Loan Prequalification and How Does It Work?

Getting approved for a loan takes time. Whether you’re applying for a loan from a traditional bank or an alternative lender, you may have to wait several weeks. When running a business, of course, time is of the essence. Your business may not have the luxury of waiting several weeks for fresh capital. Some lenders,…

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5 Tips for Securing Venture Capital Financing

Loans aren’t necessarily the best financing solution for all businesses. As a form of debt financing, they’ll increase your business’s total liabilities. If your business experiences a slow season or otherwise struggles to achieve its target revenue, you may not be able to repay the loan. Venture capital financing, however, will allow you to raise…

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5 Tips on Dealing With Gatekeepers

When seeking financing for your business, you may encounter gatekeepers. Gatekeepers are advisors who work for institutional investors. If an institutional investor has little or no experience, he or she may partner with a gatekeeper. The gatekeeper will offer advice regarding which businesses are worth investing in and which ones aren’t. While you can always…

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Why You Shouldn’t Use a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) for Business Financing

If your business needs additional capital to cover its operational costs, you may assume that a home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a smart choice. After all, it will allow you to tap into your home’s equity. You can use your home’s equity to secure a HELOC. You can then use this line of…

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The Beginner’s Guide to Invoice Discounting

If your business uses invoices to collect payments from customers, you may want to use invoice discounting as a financing solution. It’s not the same as a traditional loan. While invoice discounting does, in fact, involve borrowing money from a lender, it leverages unpaid invoices. You can tap into your business’s unpaid invoices to raise…

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Public Equity vs Private Equity Financing: What’s the Difference?

You don’t have to take on debt to finance your business. While debt financing is always an option, many entrepreneurs prefer equity financing. With public equity or private equity financing, you can raise capital for your business without taking on debt. As their name suggests, they are forms of equity financing. While debt financing involves…

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