As an entrepreneur, cash, your number one challenge, is constantly on your mind. Do you know what working capital options you have to alleviate your challenge? At Far West Capital, we advise entrepreneurs frequently about their options. There are many advantages and disadvantages to think about, and we like to lay it out for clients and potential clients. We sit down and talk through the best option, whether
or not we are the right option. (more…)
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Your Working Capital Options
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011Why Companies Need Working Capital Coming Out of a Recession
Thursday, February 10th, 2011Most businesses don’t need additional capital to grow their business during the recession. They need it when the country starts coming out of the recession. As the economy improves, more entrepreneurs will start growing again. (more…)
FWC v. Equity – when is it a better to borrow versus dilute?
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011As a business grows, the subject of obtaining working capital becomes a question in the forefront. Of course, business owners will seek the most beneficial and cost-effective way for their business to succeed, but sometimes, the obvious solution comes from not knowing the options. So, in what situation is choosing asset-based lending or factoring more beneficial than equity financing? (more…)
Don’t Let Obstacles Slow The Success of Your Business
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011Last July, I wrote a post called “What To Do When Your Bank Changes The Rules”. In the post, I wrote about the shifts in credit lines and how it causes problems for companies today. While it seems banks will be opening up a little more this year, other obstacles may get in the way. (more…)
5 Financial Resolutions For The New Year
Thursday, January 6th, 2011The buzzword this week is resolutions. I categorize my resolutions by seven categories: personal, professional, financial, educational, family, spiritual, physical. For the purpose of this blog, I’m going to focus on five resolutions in the financial category. (more…)
The Challenging Credit Picture
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010Although we’re given good news about the economy, it seems like it is sometimes coupled with bad news. For example, credit markets are returning, but some companies have struggled or are still struggling to the point of filing for bankruptcy. (more…)
Where’s My Working Capital?
Thursday, December 9th, 2010Inc. magazine recently posed a question on their Twitter account about what entrepreneurs really want this holiday season. Some of the answers included more time in a day, increased sales, free therapy, a new office, gas mileage, more sleep, adoring and paying clients, and a successful exit. The second most requested gift stuck out to me: working capital. (more…)
What to do when your bank changes the rules
Monday, July 12th, 2010With the credit crunch and the lingering after effects, we’ve seen many banks essentially change the rules regarding who they will extend credit to, granted this was needed as many institutions had gotten away from the conservative underwriting that has made banking a safe and profitable business for many years. Most small companies realize that banks have become less of an option for credit, but we’re also seeing them change the rules on venture backed companies. (more…)
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