Finance

Alternative Financing for Beginners

The world of business finance is vast and often confusing. For small businesses and medical practices, traditional financing may be out of reach or may not be the best fit for other reasons. If you find yourself in need of funding for your business, but not interested in traditional lending[…]

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Business Credit Reports and What They Mean For Your Company

Savvy business owners will do well to familiarize themselves with their business credit reports and understand the impact they have on their companies. Rather than bemoan the fact you have to worry about the credit score for your business just as much as you worry about your personal credit score,[…]

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Using Business Mergers to Finance Growth

Growth capital isn’t come by easily. You can either save up for years, slowly shaving a little cash off the top of each month’s revenue, or figure out a way to finance your company’s expansion. While loans might be the most popular option, business mergers are becoming the favorite among[…]

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Why Manufacturers Prefer Equipment Leasing

The key to successful manufacturing is having the right equipment for production, maintenance, or assembly, but in the case of a cash crunch, replacing or upgrading equipment may be a problem. If your finances are too tight to allow for outright purchases of equipment, you should consider leasing the equipment[…]

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The Pros and Cons of CMBS Conduit Loans

In order to understand the pros and cons of CMBS conduit loans, you need to understand how they are structured. In a commercial mortgage-backed security (CMBS) loan, the financing starts out much like a traditional loan, but once it originates, it is securitized and placed in a trust with other[…]

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CMBS Loans: How They Can Work For You

First of all, what are CMBS loans? Also known as “conduit” loans, a Commercial Mortgage Backed Security, or CMBS, is a type of commercial mortgage. The mortgage is made up of other loans, packaged together, and then securitized. From there, the mortgage is sold to investors. It’s then held in[…]

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How Commercial Real Estate Investors Build Strong Reputations

Instead of focusing only on location, commercial real estate investors should also focus on their reputations. You might have a fantastic property in an equally fantastic location, but that property might be slow to sell if your reputation has soured. Just as there’s a right way to move a property[…]

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Debt Consolidation: Common Mistakes

    Are you considering consolidating two or more of your debts? It can be a great move to make in securing a debt-free financial future, but before you make the plunge in choosing debt consolidation, there are a few potential mistakes to look out for. By ensuring that you[…]

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Should You Lease Or Own Office Space For Your Business?

When you don’t have a reliable base for business operations, it can be extremely difficult to attract investors, earn customer loyalty and hire top talent. That’s why many business owners realize early on that they cannot afford to wait too long before finding suitable premises. Usually, they find themselves weighing[…]

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