This post is part 2 in the 5 part series about the top fears entrepreneurs face. You can read part 1 about fear of failure here. (more…)

I recently read a USA Today article titled ‘Late payments plague small businesses,’ and we’ve seen it first-hand. We’ve had clients pushed to re-organize their cash flow because of a change in their client’s pay cycle, and we’ve seen the difficulties of paying employees on time while trying to grow a business. Getting paid in 30 days is becoming a thing of the past, but there are solutions to keep your small business successful when there is a delay in payment. Here are a couple of things to consider. (more…)

I recently read this article examining the differences between angel and venture capitalist pitches, and I started thinking about the differences between financing options.

Your company needs working capital, but where will it come from? How do you differentiate between angel investors and venture capital needs from other lending options such as banks and Far West Capital? You may remember an earlier blog post, explaining these options, but take another look at your options below. (more…)

The banks have recently increased their lending practices, but they’ve definitely learned from the market crisis of 2008–most notably, their need for higher amounts of capital to weather the ups and downs of the economy. Overall, this is a positive trend, but the question remains as to whether or not your bank is willing to lend the necessary funds to cover your cash flow needs. (more…)