by Jennifer Martin | May 5, 2022 | Funding
“I feel the need…the need for speed!” -Maverick and Goose, Top Gun (1986) It’s not every day that an iconic movie has direct correlation to franchise funding, but hear me out. Top Gun is one of my most favorite movies of all time. The action, the danger, the emotional...
by Jennifer Martin | Apr 25, 2022 | Funding
Launching a new business comes with a certain amount of risk. You’re investing a lot of time, effort and money into this venture, and there’s no guarantee it will pay off. Fortunately, there are a number of ways business owners can reduce their risk and insulate...
by Jennifer Martin | Mar 19, 2022 | Funding
Loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) are often considered the gold standard for small business lending. However, not all entrepreneurs will have access to SBA loans. Whether SBA loans are out of reach because you need money quickly or because...
by Jennifer Martin | Jan 17, 2022 | Funding
Whether you’re starting a new business or planning for your existing business’s year ahead, you’ll need to make a business budget. Budgeting is essential for understanding your small business’s capabilities and situating it for financial success. You don’t want to...
by Jennifer Martin | Aug 30, 2021 | Funding
It’s Labor Day weekend, the unofficial last days of summer break for many, even if school has already started for your kids or if your fall-season plans are underway. Let’s have some fun this L-A-B-O-R D-A-Y with a little acrostic action this week: L – Lending is...
by Jennifer Martin | Aug 9, 2021 | Funding
The biggest challenge prospective entrepreneurs have is how they’re going to finance their new business. It takes money to make money, so business owners often turn to help from a lender to kickstart their company. However, loans aren’t the only funding option...