HOW TO GET FINANCING FOR NEW & EXISTING SALONS

Posted by Cheryl Greenerl
On February 8, 2017

Undercapitalization is cited as the #1 cause of failure for companies with fewer than 500 employees, and salons are especially prone to underestimating working capital needs. You’ve worked hard to build your salon business and can’t afford to miscalculate the next steps for growth. Come and find out how much money you need, who’s lending, […]

2016 SBDC Credit School, Wed., 10/26/16

Posted by Cheryl Greenerl
On July 12, 2016

2016 LeadSMART – Finance

Posted by Deborah Free
On May 23, 2016

Financing for Dynamically Growing Businesses Did you know you have more than one credit score? When and how does a lender use each of your credit scores to assess your credit worthiness? Do you know the difference between the terms, FICO, FairIsaac, BNI, Beacon and Pinnacle, Global Cash Flow, Debt to Income Ratio and Debt […]

Business Loan Application Tips Borrowers Can Take to the Bank

Posted by Ashley Panter
On May 2, 2016

Whether it’s to start, operate, expand or acquire a business, capital is required. Just how much is available, and what it will cost depends on each business’s unique situation and the personal financial position of its ownership. These two factors are so important that they find their way into the starting lineup of every loan application. Borrowers who have a good understanding of […]

Business Planning Boot Camp-Writing the Plan & Knowing the Numbers

Posted by Cheryl Greenerl
On January 29, 2016

This class is for anyone who wants to start a successful business. Attendees will be able to write a useable and flexible business plan and develop the financials to support it.

Applying for a Business Loan

Posted by Emily Ambrose
On August 31, 2015

Whether it’s to start, operate, expand, or acquire a business, capital is required. Just how much is available, and what it will cost, depends on each business’s unique situation and the personal financial position of its ownership. These two factors are so important that they find their way into the starting lineup of every loan […]

Building a Relationship You Can Bank On

Posted by Marketing Intern
On February 12, 2015

Business relationships are important to overall business success, and far too few borrowers continue in a meaningful relationship with their lender after their loan has closed. In many cases, an adversarial type relationship develops over time. A common perception is that bankers only want to assist you when you don’t need them. Mark Twain even […]

Show Lender You Know What You’re Doing

Posted by Clare Ursillo
On May 23, 2011

I often hear aspiring entrepreneurs complain they cannot get funding for a business startup. While it is difficult to obtain funding, it is not impossible. There are lenders willing to make startup loans, especially if the Small Business Administration (SBA) is willing to back up part of it. But you need to understand startup businesses […]