Leaning on a Third Party
Using a third-party letter of credit to get bank financing. Read story
Bruce G. Posner
Tying Loan Costs to Performance
Linking borrowing costs to your company's financial performance. Read story
Deciphering Leasing Lingo
A resource of advice on financial & legal leasing strategies. Read story
How to Keep Bankers in Line
Some standards courts have established for banking liability. Read story
When Self-Funding Works
The problems of self-funding a start-up. Read story
Negotiating with Edgy Lenders
Tips on negotiating with lending officers during a credit crunch. Read story
Borrowing from Employees
Raising capital by allowing employees to act as investors. Read story
Learning from Rejection
Learning from your banker's rejection after being refused financing. Read story
Leasing the Whole Company
Leasing a business until you can afford to finance it conventionally. Read story
Why Businesses are Borrowing Less
Businesses are borrowing less. This chart shows why Read story
Growth Strategies
Profile of Inc. 500 companies that are redefining their industries. Read story
Funding for Basic Businesses
Qualifying for funding from the Specialized Small Business Investment Company. Read story
The In-Town Offering
Raising capital locally. Also includes a listing of major exemptions to registration with the SEC. Read story
Insuring Foreign Receivables
Covering potential losses by insuring foreign receivables. Read story
Saving Money on Leases
Setting up long-term leasing deals with landlords to control costs. Read story
Sharing the Risk
Investing in new markets without draining company resources. Read story
Translating the Buzzwords
Advice on leasing office equipment a primer on basic leasing terminology. Read story
Knowing the Score
Understanding how your banker rates your company knowing their 'loan grading' system. Read story
What Do Companies Lease?
Chart depicting types of equipment companies are leasing. Read story
Planning Tools
Resources for helping write successful business plans. Read story
Insurance Companies Move into Smaller Deals
Mid-sized companies securing loans from insurance companies. Read story
What Bankers Like to Know
Insight from bankers about what they want to know from their clients. Read story
Loan-Guarantee Options
Specifics of various loan-guarantee options. Read story
More Than Names and Numbers
Informative directory guide to financing sources. Read story
The 1-Page Loan Proposal
Blueprint for a one-page bank loan proposal. Read story
When the Feds Take Over
Protecting loan agreements from the FDIC and your bank. Read story
They Fire CEOs, Don't They?
Book portraying the tension between founders and venture capitalists. Read story
The Shape of the Deals
Chart illustrating various ways companies leverage resources. Read story
Striking a Better Deal
Creatively structuring the buying of a business to include better tax deductions. Read story
Financing Your Company
Books with information on ways to finance your company. Read story
How Do Money Finders Charge?
Usual compensation paid to money finders. Read story
Bankers' State of Mind
Listing of states with the worst and best nonperforming loans. Read story
Enhancing Your Credit
Using third-party collateral-control specialists to help secure loans. Read story
Wash Out Defectors
Increasing the likelihood of future venture capital funding through prenuptial agreements. Read story
Looking Out for Number 2
Creating an effective working relationship with your second-in-command and sharing responsibility. Read story
A Little Help from the Government
Types of government financing and tips on how to find them. Read story
Picking the Best Loan
Information on cash flow planning software. Read story
Spot Factoring
Using spot factoring services to turn receivables into cash without having to wait. Read story
Liquid Asset Test
Being prepared to discuss your businesses' assets in detail with your banker. Read story
How Much Are You Covered For?
How to ensure that your deposits are properly insured. Read story