Starting a Business for the First Time

Beyond the Bank: Alternative Lending Options for Small Businesses

1. Introduction 2. Understanding Alternative Lending 3. Crowdfunding 4. Peer-to-Peer Lending 5. Microloans 6. Business Credit Cards 7. Merchant Cash Advances 8. Invoice Financing 9. Equipment Financing 10. Venture Capital 11. Grants 12. Personal Savings & Family, Friends 13. Online Lenders 14. How to Choose the Right Alternative Lending Option 15. Conclusion

5 Debt Recovery Tactics All Small Businesses Should Use

Small business owners who are just starting out have many preconceived notions about what it looks like to run a company. For one, many believe that by treating people fairly, the company will get a fair and respectful treatment from the customers. While that’s true for the most part, you will quickly find out that[…]

Ways Accountants Can Help Their Clients Secure Business Loans

Obtaining a business loan can turn into a real nightmare for entrepreneurs. The main reason is that banks usually force entrepreneurs to jump hoops before even considering approving their loans. A lot of people simply give up at some point and look for alternative sources of funding.  Moreover, entrepreneurs are usually uninformed about what it[…]

What to Do to Change Your Finances for the Better

Planning Your Financial Future as a Freelancer

Working as a freelancer is quite appealing to a lot of people. Something about more flexibility and being your own boss attracts people to freelance work. However, as beneficial as freelancing can be, it’s also quite tricky. That being said, you’re basically self-employed, which means you have to take care of everything, especially finances. As[…]

5 Tips to Save Money with the Right Business Tools and Tech

One of the primary goals of any business is to raise revenue, but also to cut extraneous financial expenditure wherever possible. Fixing financial leaks, big and small, is a worthwhile investment that will see your cash flow rise and more opportunities open up for growth, expansion, and security in the competitive marketplace. Managing your finances[…]

4 Measures to Reduce Expenses in Your Business

Every company has expenses they have almost no control over. What you consider to be a minor cost can easily become a financial issue if left unattended. After all, why should your business lose money if you can prevent it or at least reduce the loss to a bare minimum?  It’s the goal of every[…]