The new wave in small business financing doesn’t only mean more and more opportunities for non-traditional small business lenders. It also brings an upsurge in opportunities for small business owners who would not have thought twice about such methods of financing had bank loans remained as easy to obtain as they have been in [...]
For most of us, the holiday season means a chance to create warm memories with friends, family and loved ones. But for years, it has also meant crowded shopping malls and stores, and the emptying of tons of money from consumers’ pockets.
Retailers usually expect to experience their highest sales volumes during this [...]
You have plans to expand your business. You’ve outlined everything that you want to do, and now all you need is the money to take these plans off of the paper and put them into existence. You’ve already gone the bank route before, only to find that your credit score was not high [...]
What is the key to small business success? Some will say it is determination, some may say adequate business financing, and others will still say it is all left up to chance. Whether or not there is a secret ingredient to the recipe for a prosperous small business, one thing is certain; everyone [...]
Seeing the words “bad credit” and “business loan” together in today’s economy may seem almost paradoxical. In the United States, a low credit score is like a scarlet letter, warning others of potential risks. Whether you want to purchase a car, open a cellular phone line, or even rent an apartment, your credit [...]
A recent article titled “The Frozen Economy,” details the effects that the current state of our economy is having on Americans. Frozen - motionless, still, cold, unfriendly, frigid; there couldn’t have been a better word choice. From the stay at home mom in Omaha, Nebraska, to the big Wall Street businesses and everyone [...]
Retail, wholesale and service businesses account for about 70 percent of total economic activity in the United States.
Based on surveys conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2006, retail and food service firms had an estimated total of over $8.6 billion in expenses, and made purchases totaling over $2.7 trillion dollars.
With so many [...]
It is not about regulation and de-regulation, as Washington lawmakers would like you to believe. It is also not about the inability to control derivative transactions, as self-styled experts are claiming on your television sets. In fact, if the facts are closely scrutinized, the alarm bells are all ringing the wrong jagged tune. What we [...]
There could be many possible reasons why you have yet to acquire the much needed funds for your business. With such an abundance of various types of financial lenders, you may feel bombarded and overwhelmed with the options. You care for your business and only have your business’ best interest in mind, so [...]
Owning a restaurant can be a fun and rewarding experience. Unlike many other businesses, as a restaurant owner you get the joy of experiencing customer satisfaction first-hand. As patrons take their seats and partake in lively conversation and good food, you are constantly reminded that your business is a success. But just [...]
