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It’s no secret that after the financial crisis of 2008, banks were more stringent in screening a business loan applicant. Fewer business loans were approved, especially small loans, as they are less profitable.  This caused small business owners to turn to direct lenders, also known as alternative financing companies, for the funding they needed. What […]

Many businesses are struggling in the wake of the COVID pandemic. Unfortunately, some have been forced to close their doors permanently. Others have had to find new ways to do business. While being able to adapt can help a business remain successful, it typically involves new equipment, new processes, and employee training to use them […]

Business growth is the goal of every small business. Once you’ve determined that your business is strong enough to successfully sustain growth, you need to decide what you’ll need to make it happen. Whether it’s a product, service or geographical expansion, you’re probably going to need a little extra working capital. Historically, a business owner […]

Many small businesses feel the current business-financing environment is limiting their ability to grow their business. According to the Pepperdine Private Capital Access Index, a quarterly indicator produced by Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, the demand for small business capital is up while successful access to capital is down with many types of traditional finance providers. […]