Outgrowing Your Bank
When your business growth exceeds your loan limit, it may be time to find a bigger lender. If so, take the time to explore all your options.Read story
Dima Berdiev
Personal Guarantees for Business Loans
How do you deal with lenders when you don't have any substantial assets? It's all about give and take. Read story
The Personal Guarantee
Personal guarantees are an inherent part of the loan process that neither lender nor borrower like to talk about. Read story
Frequently Asked Lending Questions
Our columnist addresses a few frequently asked questions regarding small business loans and financing strategies. Read story
Know Your Numbers!
You're revenue is down, but sales are up. Do you know why? Your lender will want to know, so be prepared to answer his questions. Read story
Inc.com | Small Business Lenders Want to Hear the Good -- and the Bad
The pillar of a solid relationship with a lender is honest communication on the part of the small business owner. Whether your business is struggling, or... Read story
Inc.com | Answering the Tough Questions
Loan officers tend to focus on historical finances, as I noted in my last c... Read story
Inc.com | Historical Finance and Its Relevance to the Lending Process
When I was a junior banker, I couldn't understand why we were so focused on past financial performance. The past is past and what matters is the future, ... Read story
Inc.com | You're Approved!
Your goal is to secure financing. Your prospective lender's goal is to understand your company's financial and non-financial aspects so well that he or s... Read story
