INSIGHTS

Marketplace Lending Growth: Good For Lenders, Better for Borrowers

Marketplace lending now has dedicated analysts from investment banks charting growth in the industry. That’s a very, very good sign. Marketplace lending is a fairly recent phenomenon in the United States compared to other developed economies, such...

Local Pharmacies Turn to Retail to Compete Against PBM’s

Local pharmacy owners have it tough.

The Main Street Bailout Plan

How Small Business Owners Can Grow by Leveraging, De-leveraging and Leveraging Again

Small business owners know their numbers. They run their lives by what’s in the bank today and what’s due tomorrow. They can tell you about every nickel they spent,...

How an Alternative Loan Can Help You Qualify for an SBA Loan

Although it might seem unorthodox, a great way to qualify for an SBA loan is to get an initial direct loan from an alternative lender.

Build Your Business Credit by Getting a Loan

Since the global financial crisis of 2008-9, many small businesses and individuals have "de-leveraged."

Deleveraging refers to the process of paying off debt that was accumulated from before the financial meltdown. 

This act was an important first...

Retail Small Business Loans

In the competitive sphere of retail business, you have to stand out to stay ahead.

Within a constantly evolving marketplace saturated in clothing stores, convenience stores, florists and the like, there will always be another business out there...

Transportation Small Business Loans

As the transportation industry grows at an exponential rate, business owners are looking to keep up with industry demands and market trends.

The transportation industry includes various types of businesses; from car washes to towing services, bus...

Health Care Small Business Loans

 As a health care professional, your patients are your lifeblood – and you’re theirs.

With a relationship as special (and important) as a health care professional and their patient, it’s crucial that you not only have a business in peak performance...

Hospitality Small Business Loans

In the world of hospitality, presentation is everything.

Whether you’re in the hotel, catering, restaurant or bar industry, it’s safe to say that your first priority is your customers’ experience. When creating an innovating and unique environment,...

Information Technology Small Business Loans

As new technological developments seem to happen almost every hour, the information technology industry is easily one of the fastest-growing marketplaces in the world. And when an industry is evolving that rapidly, IT small business owners need to...