Square Capital (see our review) loans are, understandably, beloved by most Square users. For the most part, Square has streamlined the typically drawn out and inconvenient loan process. With a Square Capital loan, you don’t have to spend time filling out long applications, gathering various documents, and remembering to write checks. It’s no wonder Square Capital is […]
Washington State is known both for its breathtaking typography and for being one of the biggest tech hubs in the nation (outside of Silicon Valley). With the Seattle metro area experiencing explosive growth, it’s a great time to be doing business in the Evergreen State. Of course, keeping a business running smoothly requires money — sometimes […]
California is the world’s 5th largest economy, making it one of the more exciting states in which to operate a business. The opportunities in the Golden State are vast, but so are the costs of opening and operating a small business. If you need financing in California, your problem won’t be finding prospective lenders — […]
As you might expect, any financial agreement will be a trek into the frightening realm of legalese. If you aren’t up on your jargon–and even if you are–you’re likely to run into some unfamiliar terms. One of the more ominous ones you may encounter in the alternative lending world is the confession of judgment. Is […]
It’s not unusual to be caught in a Catch-22 when you’re looking for loans. The ideal borrower is one with good credit and strong revenue. You know, the kind that isn’t that desperate for a cash infusion. But if you’re looking to purchase and develop property, even with a handicap like poor credit, there’s another […]
Unlike their small business counterparts, corporate credit cards are highly customizable. When it comes to Visa and Mastercard, your corporate card benefits will largely be based on the arrangements you make with your bank. American Express, however, directly issues corporate cards, so you can do more comparing upfront than you otherwise could with a Visa […]
Cars may be starting to look more like computers, but they still won’t stay on the road long without the help of a trusty local auto repair shop. If you’re in the auto repair business, you know that the volume of work — as well as the types of problems you’ll encounter — can vary […]
No matter how good you are at planning, it’s impossible to prepare for every possible emergency that may affect your business. Acts of God like hurricanes, floods, and fires aside, invoice payments might be late. You may have experienced a fluke sales slump. Or maybe you just need to restock before a big event next […]
Have you seen the term “commercial loans” in an ad from a bank or alternative lender and wondered what, exactly, that meant? Or where you’d look for one? Or what the terms of a commercial loan might be? We’re here to help! What Are Commercial Loans? A commercial loan is simply a financial agreement made […]
Restaurants have a (somewhat unfair) reputation for being especially risky businesses that are hard to get off the ground. The good news is that restaurant business loans aren’t especially hard to find, even if you’re looking for a loan to start a restaurant. Want to know how to get restaurant financing or how to get […]
