Category: Financing your Business

September 19, 2018

Most small businesses need a little financial help getting off the ground or out of the garage. And while there are many ways to finance a startup, from angel investors to friends and family, most small biz owners are turning […]

September 5, 2018

Securitization is the fancy title for the selling of a pool of assets to a trust, which turns around and finances the purchase by selling securities to the market. These securities are backed by the original assets. An investor who […]

August 13, 2018

On its face, choosing a credit card payment processor is a simple matter of numbers. What percentage of each transaction does the processor take? What are the fees involved? But for a growing business, choosing the right payment processor can […]

July 10, 2018

What is ‘Bridge Financing’ Bridge financing, often in the form of a bridge loan, is an interim financing option used by companies and other entities to solidify their short-term position until a long-term financing option can be arranged. Bridge financing […]

July 9, 2018

Operating activities are the functions of a business directly related to providing its goods and/or services to the market. These are the company’s core business activities, such as manufacturing, distributing, marketing, and selling a product or service. Operating activities will […]

June 27, 2018

What are ‘Noncurrent Liabilities’ Noncurrent liabilities, also called long-term liabilities, are long-term financial obligations listed on a company’s balance sheet that are not due for settlement within one year – as opposed to current liabilities which are short-term debts. BREAKING […]

June 19, 2018

Do you need a small-business loan fast to start or grow your business? Whatever your reasons for borrowing cash fast, not all small-business loans are made equal. Some of them have stringent credit history and documentation requirements, some have high […]

June 18, 2018

There are many paths to entrepreneurship. For some, it’s the “aha” moment when they have the brilliant idea that disrupts an industry. Others find success by improving an existing product or service. And then there are those who realize that […]

June 11, 2018

If you want to scale from $20,000 per month to $100,000, there’s a four-step process you need to take. Which may sound too simple, because the thought of quintupling business growth in under 12 months may sound impossible. I’m here […]

June 11, 2018

An accounts receivable (AR) aging report shows all unpaid customer invoices grouped by the number of days outstanding. If you use an online accounting software you can create this report in a few minutes. Otherwise, you can create it manually […]

June 5, 2018

The majority of entrepreneurs think time is their most valuable currency when in fact, it’s energy they should treasure the most. Time is most definitely a finite resource, but the true value of how you use this time is held […]

May 23, 2018

What is ‘Accounts Receivable Financing’ Accounts receivable financing is a type of asset-financing arrangement in which a company uses its receivables — outstanding invoices or money owed by customers — as collateral in a financing agreement. The company receives an […]

May 16, 2018

Big Data has been a buzzword in sales and marketing for quite a while now. Thought leaders often mention how Big Data can transform businesses and empower teams. But that’s only true when the data is used correctly. It’s easy […]

May 8, 2018

Creating the perfect real estate business plan will help you achieve and exceed your professional goals. By taking into account current income and fixed expenses, we’ll help you determine how many deals you need to close to reach your financial […]

May 3, 2018

Business professionals are typically people like CPAs or consultants who usually bill their clients either hourly or by project. These professionals often have trouble getting working capital financing because their income depends on the consistent acquisition of new clients. Alternative […]

May 1, 2018

These everyday fixes can supercharge your stash and help you reach your goal. Since 1980, we’ve traded the Walkman for streaming apps, the floppy disk for cloud storage, and M*A*S*H for NCIS. Another key shift? Between 1980 and 2017, the […]

February 14, 2018

When investigating a franchise opportunity, the annual revenue is not the only basis for profitability. This article will guide you on how to determine a profitable franchise opportunity, based on important factors such as the franchise’s growth, the average sales […]

February 7, 2018

Buying a franchise is a good option for entrepreneurs who want to start a business but don’t want to go through the hard work of establishing a new brand and system. However, purchasing a franchise is not as simple as […]

February 5, 2018

Entrepreneurs have a unique challenge when planning for their children’s college educations because they are also starting and scaling their business. Should they start saving monthly in some type of college savings plan? Should they focus on growing their business and […]

January 26, 2018

As a small business owner you need to be extremely frugal over how you manage your funds. Lack of or misuse of capital is one of the main reasons why companies fail today. That said, priority number one should be […]