Regulations nearly always result in businesses needing additional capital to comply. The costs could be direct costs, such as an increase in minimum wage, or indirect costs, such as those costs which are associated with changing reporting or licensing requirements. Regardless of the size of...
If you are considering opening a new loan brokerage, like any other business, location matters. Some areas may offer more opportunities than other, regardless of what type of business you are planning to launch. For a loan brokerage, it makes sense to establish a business...
Interest rates are one way a broker can stand out from others in their field. With overall interest rates rising however, getting the best possible loan rates from lenders presents some interesting challenges. This is particularly true as lenders often shy away from making small...
One of the options small businesses may turn to for financing immediate cash flow needs is a merchant cash advance (MCA). However, these cash advances can set off a devastating cycle of borrowing which can have catastrophic consequences for a business owner. While a Merchant Cash...
Rollbacks to Dodd-Frank and other regulatory rollbacks allowed banks to thrive through 2018. However, this has not made obtaining business funding significantly easier for small to mid-sized businesses. The challenge many face is these regulations have helped improve the bottom line of banks, but fewer...
Small and mid-sized business owners will face challenges in 2019 that were inconceivable a mere decade ago. As technology continues to improve, there is often an urge to become a more digital firm. While this approach works to some degree, it is important to continue...
During 2018, more than 70 percent of all small business owners reported a profitable year. While small business owners continue to face some struggles, this type of report means they are more optimistic going into 2019. Addressing some of the challenges they will face in...
As the year approaches the end, it is time to focus on what steps we could be taking to increase business during 2019. On this front, there is plenty of good news for small businesses, particularly those who are designated as minority-owned, those businesses which...
Business owners are not always aware of the various loans and programs offered by the government to provide business funding. While not every business will qualify for these programs, it is worth your time to investigate the potential opportunities for your business, regardless of the...
During times of strong economic growth, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that eventually, we will see a slow-down. There are some steps you can take today which can help you during the next economic downturn by taking advantage of the current...