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Aug. 11, 2011

Stan Prokop published a post

A Common Sense Way To Choose Canadian Business Leasing Companies For Equipment Loans

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Aug. 11, 2011

Stan Prokop published a post

Is There A Small Business Loan From Government ?

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Aug. 10, 2011

Paul Foster published a post

Improving Business Owner to Banker Communications - 3 Tips

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Aug. 6, 2011

Stan Prokop published a post

A Simple Proposal – Canadian Working Capital & Commercial Business Finance Loans

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Aug. 6, 2011

Stan Prokop published a post

Don’t Risk Losing Out On Franchise Financing Loans

Aug. 2, 2011

Gary Honig and 6 other people answered this question

Are there any alternatives to loans to finance my small business?

At the top Eric mentioned accounts receivable factoring. This is for companies that have reached revenue stage, meaning they have customers and invoices for work completed and accepted. There are 3 main reasons for a start up to use factoring for growth;
1. The decision to ... more

March 19, 2011

Wayne Spivak published a brief

Why SMB's Choose the Wrong Banks

Feb. 28, 2011

Landon Steele asked a question

Can a non-american who's on a work/student visa get a business loan?

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Feb. 24, 2011

Brieanne Gerritsen and 2 other people answered this question

What do you think of Lendio? Do you think they will be able to help small businesses?

I bet they're taking Lendio in the right direction, because VC's and Angels alone can't fund even a third of the entrepreneurs out there who need startup capital. So a service that helps business owners get funding easier through banks or credit unions is going ... more

Jan. 22, 2011

Marc Gilbert answered this question

Have you found it difficult to borrow or get approved for credit lines to accomplish goals?

Yes it has become more difficult to borrow money in general, but alot depends on the industry you are in.
Their are usually specialty lendors in an industry that are less restrictive than banks but charge higher interest rates.
You need to have your financial ... more

Jan. 5, 2011

Jim Reser and 1 other person answered this question

Which loan source is better: SBDC or SBA?

Your area SBDC can assist you with writing your own business plan and loan application package, as well as provide you with other free services and consulting on topics like starting a business; financing a business; marketing; Using Facebook, Twitter and other Social Media for ... more

Nov. 5, 2010

Bob Gordon asked a question

How does my tax debt affect my ability to get a loan?

Oct. 20, 2010

Stephanie Clark and 2 other people answered this question

What do you think of BofA's new Small Business initiative?

I have moved all my accounts. After 2 years of fighting through their red tape, I'm done. Their customer service is non-existent. Wachovia (now Wells Fargo) is my bank of choice personally and for my company. more

Oct. 14, 2010

Ky Ekinci answered this question

How to I tell my banker if I'm going to be late for a loan payment?

Don't tell, call and "ask" instead. Tell your banker this is unusual for you, and you need his/her guidance as to how to approach this.
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PS: Is it "a week or two" or is it you "intend to pay as soon as you can." They ... more

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