by Sam Thacker | Mar 26, 2013 | Best of Sam Thacker, Blog
In January 2013 I gave a presentation to a group of 40 business owners about the outlook for borrowing in 2013. My Advice: Don’t bother with “Mega” banks. They just aren’t loaning to small businesses that aren’t insanely profitable and... by Francoise.Luca | Mar 13, 2013 | Best of Sam Thacker, Blog
Sam Thacker is not my uncle. He is of course a well-known business blogger. In December 2009, he wrote one of the most controversial blogs he has ever written. It has achieved over 50,000 readers since then. This jovial yet pointed article still has valid commentary... by Francoise.Luca | Feb 20, 2013 | Best of Sam Thacker, Blog
This article explains the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) in easy to understand language, and the basic information that small business owners need to know. This is a must read article for any business owners who plans to apply for SBA loans, bank loans and other... 
by Sam Thacker | Jan 31, 2013 | Blog, Eagle Ford Shale, Oil Field Equipment Finance
The Eagle Ford Shale play in South Texas covers a span of 23 counties of San Antonio. Discovered in 2008, the area has already produced staggering volumes of oil, and liquid gas. There are very large untapped resources of dry gas that is not yet economical to extract.... 
by Sam Thacker | Jan 4, 2013 | Blog, Frozen Fish and Seafood Finance
January 4 2013 – Alaskan Pacific Cod season about to be in full swing The 2013 Alaskan Pacific Cod Season looks to be a mixed bag. Fisheries look promising but product price is down. If you are a United States based frozen fish or seafood processor, importer, or... 
by Sam Thacker | Aug 20, 2012 | Blog, Eagle Ford Shale, Oil Field Equipment Finance, Oilfield Services
Once or twice a year I have an asset financing project that just seems to all fit in place quickly. Many non-traditional lenders are eager to do business with companies providing services and materials to the Eagle Ford Shale Oil and Gas play in South Texas....