Beyond Bootstrapping: 4 Key Signs It’s Time to Borrow for Your Business
Beyond Bootstrapping: 4 Key Signs It’s Time to Borrow for Your Business As a business owner, your goal is to be self-sufficient. The idea of taking on debt can feel counterintuitive, even a little intimidating. However, in my years as a business lending...
The Borrower’s Roadmap: How to Secure Financing for Your Business
The Borrower’s Roadmap: How to Secure Financing for Your Business You’ve identified a strategic need for capital—to expand, buy equipment, or manage cash flow. That’s the crucial first step. The next, however, can feel like navigating a maze: How do you...
Debt as a Tool, Not a Trap: Overcoming the Fear of Business Borrowing
Debt as a Tool, Not a Trap: Overcoming the Fear of Business Borrowing For many entrepreneurs, the word “debt” triggers a visceral reaction. We’re taught to avoid it in our personal lives, so it’s natural to carry that caution into our businesses. This fear,...