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3 Ways to Finance your Franchise Business
Starting a franchise can be an exciting and financially rewarding experience. However, as you think about your franchise, the first thing that probably comes to mind is how you will finance it. The good news is, there are plenty of financing options available for...
5 Insightful Reasons Why Working with a Direct Lender is Important for Your Business
The total number of loans given to small business owners by traditional lenders has dramatically decreased by over 20% in the last decade. Conventional money lenders are increasingly avoiding the small business space, but that should not be a call for alarm. After...
How Do I get a Business Loan with Bad Credit?
According to a report published by the Small Business Administration, over $10 billion was loaned to small businesses between January 1 and April 17, 2020, in the form of 7(a) loans. In the same 4.5-month period, over $55 million was loaned in the form of Community...
What is Equipment Depreciation and How Do I Calculate It?
Depreciation is an accounting term that shows the decreasing value of assets bought for a business. It indicates the value of your assets, including any equipment used in running the business, that has been used up and helps you expense a portion of costs every year...
What Are the Best Options for Used Equipment Financing?
Whether you are paving roads or writing software, you will probably need to replace, buy, or upgrade your work-related equipment at some point. Purchasing the equipment upfront might be challenging for a small business, primarily due to the expensive overhead costs...
The 4 Best Restaurant Franchise Financing Options
Offering you both the independence to be your own boss as a small business owner, and the support from an already established large corporation, franchises offer the best opportunity for everyone with the desire of becoming an entrepreneur. Many people across all...
