by Lori Wickard | Jun 6, 2019 | Blog, Franchise Business, Small Business Loans
Franchises are an excellent way to own a business without having to build the brand from the ground up. Because many franchises are well-proven business models, they tend to have lower risk associated with failure because of undercapitalization and brand awareness.... 
by Sam Thacker | Jul 31, 2017 | Blog, Manufacturing, Oilfield Services, Small Business Loans
Demand for Capital and Access to Capital for Small Businesses 1st Quarter 2017 Access to capital for small businesses remains tight in 2017. Working capital is the primary external financing need for small businesses. Every quarter since 2012, the Pepperdine... 
by Sam Thacker | Apr 24, 2017 | Best of Sam Thacker, Blog, Construction Financing, Government Contracts, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas Production Financing, Small Business Loans
Audited Financial Statements Benefit Middle-Market Companies Audited financial statements provide shareholders, investors and lenders of lower middle market and middle market companies the highest assurances of the financial strength of a business. They cost more than... 
by Sam Thacker | Aug 22, 2016 | Blog, Import - Export Financing, Manufacturing, Small Business Loans
Port of Houston – A Top U.S. Port The Port of Houston is a top United States port of entry for ocean shipping. The port handles containers full of consumer goods meant for U.S. consumption and petrochemical based raw plastic headed back to the Far East to be... 
by Sam Thacker | Jan 27, 2016 | Blog, Education, Manufacturing, Marketing, Small Business Loans
Business Snapshot Tool – Excellent way to help you plan your strategic and tactical edge for the new year. Business Finance Solutions’ Business Snapshot Tool is designed to help business owners and entrepreneurs conduct a self-assessment of the strengths... 
by Francoise.Luca | Jan 17, 2016 | Blog, Education, Small Business Loans
“Having a snapshot of where your business is, can help you get to where you are going.” Periodically using the Business Snapshot Tool ™ will help your business sustain profitable growth. This concept is not a new business concept; however, it is often...