Can You Get a Business Loan with Bad Credit?
Good credit management is one of those things that you only value when you really need it. When it comes to securing finance to grow a business, getting a small…
Interest Rates and Business – Weathering the Storm
After almost a year of debate on ‘will-it-or-won’t it’ be transitory inflation, it’s clear that price increases are now far stickier than anyone would like and they’re not simply disappearing…
2021 Year-End Financial Checklist for Small Business
Business owners are busy all year round but as the holiday season approaches, things reach a new level of hectic. As everyone looks forward to some well-deserved time off, focus…
New Year, New Risks for Small Business
As the world faces the news of a new strain of the COVID-19 pandemic and a potential fourth ‘wave’ of infection to top off 2021, what will this mean for…
10 Strategies to Increase Profitability in Small Business
Profit is the backbone of any sustainable business and if profits aren’t creeping upwards, it’s unlikely that your business is developing to its full potential. Worryingly, costs are on the…
5 Ways to Save Money with Full Service Factoring
The primary benefit of invoice factoring for businesses is no doubt quick and easy access to working capital. This capital enhances cash flow and can be used for pretty much…
How to Qualify for Invoice Factoring
Steady, predictable cash flow is the main reason businesses use accounts receivable financing but if you’ve never done it before, you might be wondering how best to qualify for invoice…
The Canadian Federal Election and Small Business
Whether you agree with the timing or not, Canada is heading for a federal election and small business owners will be looking at political manifestos with trepidation over the next…
Finding the Right Finance for Engineering
The economies of the US and Canada are heavily reliant on the success of the engineering sector which is a major contributor to GDP and taxes and creates millions of…
Oil Field Services Providers Under Pressure
The oil field services sector encompasses a wide-ranging variety of businesses that provide the products and services necessary in the construction, exploration and production of oil and gas but don’t…
Where to Find Funding for Dropshipping Businesses
Dropshipping can be a very low-cost way to start an e-commerce business. You can think of it as using a virtual warehouse for products that a third-party ships directly to…
UK Firms Consider Move Across the Pond
Over 6-months following the UK’s official exit from Europe and the implications for UK-based exporting businesses remain murky. Many larger companies have weathered the storm successfully, if they had the…
Business Banking post-COVID
The business banking industry had to adapt as quickly as COVID-19 hit. For a business model that was edging slowly towards digital adoption, resistant to change in many ways and…
How to Extend Credit to Customers the Right Way
In the current climate it’s highly likely you’ve already been asked to extend credit terms to your customers. Small businesses are under increasing pressure from every angle; many need to…
A to Z of Small Business Finance and Credit Terms
Most small business owners go into business to follow a passion or create freedom in their career and lives. It’s fair to say not many go into a new venture…