Debt Isn’t Free—But Its Cost Is Usually Easy to Measure Aug 23, 2026

 

One of the reasons business owners are often hesitant to borrow money is because they don’t like the price tag.

 

Interest rate. Origination fees. Closing costs. Monthly payments.

 

If you borrow $500,000, you know exactly what that capital is going to cost you.

 

But there’s one huge advan...

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This months "Did you Know" Aug 05, 2026

Asset- Based Loans expand with your growing sales pipeline.

Fund Inventory with Raw Material Inventory Financing: With ABL, you can finance inventory you already have on hand or draw against inventory you haven't purchased yet to buy the raw materials you need to fulfill that big order without depl...

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“What is the true cost of accelerating receivables?” Aug 05, 2026

Ask many financial executives when discussing non-bank sources of working capital.

 

The answer?

 

The savvy CFO knows that invoice factoring isn’t a cost center – it’s a speed-of-capital arbitrage opportunity.

Let’s look at how purchasing cash can be used to take advantage of 2/10 Net 30 suppl...

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Growing your manufacturing business should be exciting. Aug 05, 2026

 

Landing that game-changing new contract? Cause for celebration.

Struggling to pay your bills while waiting for your big new customer to pay? Not so much.

 

Here’s the dilemma facing manufacturers today: Your customer typically wants 60-90 days to pay you. But your suppliers want payment in 30 ...

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The benefits of using debt over equity Jun 23, 2026

Why Smart Businesses Choose Debt Over Equity

When it comes to financing growth, business owners and CFOs often face a critical decision: raise capital through equity or take on debt. While equity financing has its place, debt is frequently the more strategic option—especially for companies focused ...

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Soft Landing in 2024: How Will This Affect Financial Leaders of Small Businesses Jan 23, 2024
In 2024, the U.S. economy is still affected by last year’s Federal Reserve rate hikes, which raised interest rates and increased the cost of capital. The government was able to contract the economy enough to induce what is believed to be a “soft landing.” This slows down economic growth enough that ...
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