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The Cost of Doing Business: Separating COGS and Operating Expenses
When applying for a loan, and doing business in general, its important to have sound financials. The first step is setting up accurate accounting. One area many new business owners trip up is in...
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Building The Texas Economy, One Business At A Time: An Interview With the...
There are so many resources available to small businesses and start ups, yet many people don’t know about them. In an effort to help connect hardworking entrepreneurs with valuable resources, we’ll be...
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5 Tips To Increase Your Chances of Getting Good Publicity
Publicity is a game of hit or miss. You never know what other stories you’re competing with that day, what’s going to catch the interest of that specific outlet, or what kind of mood the assignment...
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How Not Having A Succession Plan Can Affect Your Access to Capital
As a business owner you want your business to grow and continue forever–with you still at the helm, of course. Unfortunately we don’t live forever, and unexpected things do happen, which is why its...
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Lender Secret: Why A Slow Economy Has Made Collateral More Important Than It...
We’ve all heard the phrase “cash is king.” Last week I heard from several of our lenders that the phrase is not as powerful as it used to be. Once a quarter we bring together our lending partners for...
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Guidelines for Submitting Tax Returns For SBA Loans
It’s April 22nd and another tax season is behind us. Now that we’re all breathing a little easier I thought a post on taxes and SBA loans was in order. If you have taken the time to read the SOP you...
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Why Its Important To Wait For Approval On A SBA Loan Before You Start...
We’ve said many times that there are many opportunities available through the SBA. Their loan programs make funds available to small businesses at terms more favorable than most conventional loans. One...
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How Much Can I Borrow From The SBA?
A common question we receive when meeting with potential borrowers is “how much can I borrow under an SBA loan?” The short answer. The maximum amount a business can borrow depends on the size of the...
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Lease Income In SBA 504 Financed Owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate
The 504 program has many rules about the percentage of occupancy for the borrowing entity (or entities). Although the focus is on owner-occupied, and in helping small businesses improve their cash flow...
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Can Your Startup Qualify for a SBA Loan?
I get excited whenever I hear someone is ready to strike out on their own and start a business. Small businesses are the builder of our economy and I love seeing more people jumping into the mix. Of...
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