Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory

A Neumann & Associates, LLC

January 14, 2016

Lending Options for Small Businesses

By Achim Neumann

Securing funding for a small businesses is a process that consumes a great deal of time and patience. However, there are many options available for entrepreneurs to fund their companies these days, making it easier for individuals to proceed with their business plans.

Below, we will discus several ways for business owners to secure the financing they need.

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1) Banks and other lending institutions

The first place that many entrepreneurs turn to when it comes to business financing are banks or other private lenders.

In recent years, requirements for lending have tightened; as such, approach financial institutions with a meticulously prepared business plan, and review minimum requirements that they have for approving loans prior to filling out paperwork. Make certain that all conditions are satisfied before proceeding with an in-person meeting.

2) Government loans and grants

Obtaining funding for a small businesses via traditional providers can be difficult. However, some lending institutions work with the federal government to offer SBA loans and grants to entrepreneurs that have trouble qualifying for traditional financing.

With the Small Business Administration guaranteeing loans issued through this program, the chances of being approved through this channel are greater for business people that are experiencing funding issues.

3) Online lending sites

Banks and other lending institutions have long been a hard sell when it comes to providing loans for small business. In recent years though, online lenders have entered the marketplace, increasing competition.

Loan acceptance terms for these providers are more liberal than those of established financial institutions, and loan applications for many sites take up less time than applying for financing through a bank. There are concerns about the liquidity of some providers though, so performing due diligence before proceeding is advised.

4) Crowdfunding campaigns

Emerging in the past five years, crowdfunding campaigns have allowed small business entrepreneurs to approach the general public with their business propositions.

Crowdfunding involves petitioning individual investors with a proposal, usually through a website such as Kickstarter or Indiegogo. In return, entrepreneurs provide investors with rewards that scale with the level of their commitment.

For business people that are seeking equity or debt financing, sites like Fundable provide small business owners with the funding needed to fuel growth, making it the best crowdfunding site for this type of financial need.

5) Vendor credit lines

Keeping inventory at an acceptable level can put the bank balance of small businesses in a precarious position. Taking advantage of vendor credit lines allows companies to order the products they need while deferring payment, allowing them to preserve cash reserves.

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A Neumann & Associates, LLC is a professional mergers & acquisitions and business brokerage firm having assisted business owners and buyers in the business valuation and business transfer process through its affiliations for the past 30 years. With an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, the company has senior trusted professionals with a deep knowledge based in multiple field offices along the East Coast and has performed hundreds of business valuations in its history. The firm’s competitive transaction fees are based on successfully completing transactions. For more information, please contact A Neumann & Associates at 732-872-6777 or info@neumannassociates.com

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