Cash flow is always a concern for any business, especially a small business. In a perfect world, revenue is always sufficient to cover payroll, materials and other operating costs, as well as support future growth. But we all know the world isn’t perfect. There are many situations that might find a business owner seeking a [...]
Businesses that rely on sales for revenue — such as restaurants, bars, retail stores and salons — may have a hard time qualifying for traditional bank loans. That certainly doesn’t mean they’re out of luck when it comes to securing funds, and one alternative financing option to consider is a merchant cash advance. Merchant [...]
Your credit score—made up of five pieces of data: payment history (35%), amounts owed (30%), length of credit history (15%), new credit (10%) and credit mix (10%)—can either help you soar, or be an albatross that stymies your growth. You may be aware of what constitutes an excellent credit score (800 and up), but did [...]
Unless you’ve been steering clear of all pandemic-related news stories — which can actually be a cleansing experience — as a business owner you’re certainly well aware of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Thousands of businesses have taken advantage of PPP round 1 and/or round 2 to receive loans that are nothing short of lifelines [...]
With the COVID-19 pandemic still causing havoc to many businesses across the country, the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is underway. As you may recall, funds quickly ran out during the first round, so it’s important to apply as soon as you can. This second round is aimed at businesses that may [...]
Small businesses have been especially hard hit during the pandemic — and while there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel with the release of several vaccines, the road ahead continues to be bumpy for the time being. As of October 2020, according to a Yelp analysis, almost 100,000 small businesses in [...]
If there’s one thing most Americans would agree on, it’s that 2020 has been a particularly challenging year, especially for small businesses. One of the bright notes in an otherwise somber time comes with the news that the ceiling for Section 179 deductions — which allow businesses to write off the entire purchase prices of [...]
The ongoing pandemic is wreaking havoc with many aspects of “normal” life, and small businesses are one of the demographics that is really suffering. Before getting into the topic at hand — the changes made to the Main Street Lending Program — here are some statistics about small businesses to digest: The 30.7 million small [...]
It’s not big news — especially if you’re a business owner — that the pandemic has thrown a monkey wrench into any plans businesses made for 2020. Small businesses have been especially hard hit. According to a survey of 5,800 small businesses conducted by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread economic chaos, no more so, perhaps, than for small and medium-sized for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations. With that demographic in mind, the Federal Reserve announced the Main Street Lending Program back in April, and the highly anticipated loan program is finally underway. Five-year loans ranging from $250,000 to $300 [...]
Things have certainly changed since our last blog, in April, when the economic disruption from COVID-19 was in its infancy. All these months later, things are still in flux, with many business owners looking for creative solutions to keep their heads above water during this unprecedented time. With many years of experience serving as a [...]
Many businesses are struggling in light of the rapid spread of COVID-19, which has resulted in many states “locking down” residents and allowing only essential businesses to operate. While this is certainly an extreme, unprecedented situation, it’s a harsh way for many businesses to see firsthand how cash flow deficiencies can affect their day-to-day operations. [...]
