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What to Look for Before Selecting a Business Debt Settlement Company

Posted: November 2, 2017 Views: 531

Few things kill businesses as quickly as debt. And debt is something that many business owners struggle with on a daily basis. According to a Gallup poll, over a third of small business owners are feeling the burden of debt. For many, the debt isn’t small, either. A study by Experian found that the average US small business owner has debts of $195,000.  For companies drowning in debt, business debt settlement companies offer a way out. But finding the best debt settlement company can be difficult. Business debt reduction companies act as an agent on your behalf, negotiating with...

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How to Restructure Your Business Debt

Posted: November 2, 2017 Views: 771

Even the best-made and most realistic business plan can be knocked off course by a freak occurrence. An unexpected bill comes in that hits your cash flow. A key piece of machinery breaks and needs to be repaired or replaced. Business loans and cash advances can bail out a struggling business, but they can also get a business into trouble. High interest rates and mounting fees can leave business owners with few options. Despite business bankruptcy rates being at their highest since March 2013, shutting up shop is not inevitable. Debt restructuring provides a viable alternative.  Debt...

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Business Funding Red Flags and Loan Scams

Posted: October 3, 2017 Views: 530

Getting the funding you need is a critical part of managing your business and its cash flow. When important equipment breaks and you need a replacement immediately, getting a loan quickly is essential. However, because many banks refuse to loan to small businesses, entrepreneurs are turning to alternative lenders for financing. As good as some of these services seem to be, scams are everywhere, and business owners could be risking everything in their search for a loan if they aren’t careful. From banks to alternative lenders If you are a business owner, you’ve probably...

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Coming Soon: AI Will Disrupt Your Business Debts

Posted: September 20, 2017 Views: 236

If you’re a small business owner, chances are you have tried and failed to get a loan from a bank in the last decade.  The New York Times reported that fewer than one in five small business loans are approved by banks.  The simple fact is that banks aren’t lending to small businesses anymore. It’s just not profitable for them. As banks have moved out of the SMB (small and midsize business) loan space, however, several enterprising companies have sprung up to take their place. The refusal of banks to lend to small businesses has fuelled the merchant cash advance...

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Pay Off Business Debt Quickly

Posted: September 20, 2017 Views: 130

We speak to a lot of small and medium-sized business owners here at Creditors Relief. We get asked a lot of questions. But if we had a nickel for every time someone asked us “How can I get my business out of debt?”, the entire office would have retired already!! It’s perfectly common for small businesses to have debt. That’s why we get asked the question so much! The trouble is, quite a few businesses have more debt than they can handle.  According to research by Experian, small businesses have an average of $195,000 in debt. That’s a lot of debt to pay...

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Mistakes Business Owners Make With Their Finances

Posted: September 20, 2017 Views: 92

Running a business is tough. That’s probably why, according to Bloomberg research studies, 80% of businesses fail within the first 18 months.1 It’s a shocking stat, and one of the biggest causes of failure is financial mismanagement by owners.  The unfortunate reality is – even if you do go to school for entrepreneurship – business finance problems and solutions aren’t emphasized enough. Even if you don’t go to business school, a quick Google search for “entrepreneurship” demonstrates the most-popular keywords associated with the topic of...

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Business Financing Options You Haven’t Thought of Yet

Posted: September 6, 2017 Views: 140

Securing financing for your business is tough. It always has been for small businesses.  According to Wells Fargo, 77% of small businesses rely on personal savings for initial funding.  But it should get easier once you’ve been in business for several years, right? Not necessarily. The National Small Business Association surveyed its members and found that 27% of them still weren’t able to get the funding they needed. Without necessary cash infusions, small businesses could be in trouble. This is particularly a problem for small businesses that need a loan to buy or...

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Better Alternatives to Merchant Cash Advances (MCAs)

Posted: September 6, 2017 Views: 402

Cash flow is the lifeblood of a business. If you can keep cash flow healthy, your business is in a great position. However, there may come a time when, for whatever reason, cash flow dries up – and it isn't necessarily caused by mismanagement. From a client paying an invoice late to a sudden drop in demand for your products/service due to seasonal changes, cash flow problems can be devastating to a business.  Many owners face business cash flow problems at some point in time, and many are able to weather the storm. However, if you have business debts that require regular repayment...

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Merchant Cash Advance Rules

Posted: September 6, 2017 Views: 267

Every small business owner knows that if they want cash, the bank is probably the last place they should go. It’s not that they’ve suddenly become untrustworthy since the financial crisis (although some do hold that belief).  The real reason is because banks don’t have any interest in lending to small businesses. Banks can’t make enough money from small loans. Small businesses aren’t without a lack of financing options, however. In the wake of the banks’ neglect, alternative lenders have risen to prominence. Offering fast loans for virtually every...

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Small Business Debt Advice

Posted: September 6, 2017 Views: 100

It's perfectly normal for businesses to have debt. Even the most successful companies in the world have millions, even billions, of dollars in debt.  What’s not normal is when business owners, particularly small business owners, begin to feel the mounting pressure of that debt. If debt is causing serious strain on your business, something needs to be done. According to research by Wells Fargo, a third of all small business owners are uncomfortable with their business debt.  What is business debt? A business debt is any money owed by a business to a creditor. It can come in...

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