Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are one of the most popular small business funding options. Here are the top pros and cons of SBA loans so you can make the decision that’s best for you and your business. One of the most critical choices for the success of your business is funding.…
Small Business Saturday is celebrated every November on the Saturday following Black Friday. Small business owners can increase the impact of Small Business Saturday and keep that momentum throughout the year by getting involved in their communities. There are several designated days and weeks…
There are several issues that arise with personal compensation for an individual who establishes a business using ROBS (iFinance). In a previous article in which we explored whether an appraisal was necessary, I wrote:
Not sure when to pursue your dreams of business ownership? Here are 4 reasons to do so before the end of the year.
Coworking started out as a simple way to better accommodate teamwork when programming first became big. Now coworking spaces are outright competitors to traditional office spaces. Harvard Business Review suggests that those who work in a coworking space are more efficient than those who work in…
Understanding the strict Small Business Administration requirements is key to be able to qualify for an SBA business loan. Knowing the criteria means you can become a qualified borrower that banks will love to approve. When aspiring entrepreneurs need funding to start or buy the business of their…
For aspiring small business owners who don’t have significant amounts of cash on hand, the path to business ownership can be more challenging. When traditional financing methods fall short, seller financing can be a favorable option for both the seller and buyer of an existing business. 60 to 90…
Our survey identified 5 common barriers faced by entrepreneurs: not having the cash for a down payment; lack of knowledge about financing options; low credit scores; not approved for a bank loan; and an unwillingness to take on debt to finance a business. Guidant Financial partnered with…
Guidant Financial has helped Clean Juice franchisees access $2.5 million in financing in just the first quarter of partnership. The only USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, Clean Juice, and Guidant Financial began partnering in June 2018. In four short months, Guidant has helped secure…