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09.02.20

Payroll Funding – More Than a Quick Fix

Julie Gaines, Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer at eCapital Commercial Finance, has partnered with staffing companies for over 20 years to successfully finance their business operations. In this interview,…
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08.05.20

How to Finance Government Contracts

Carol Apicella, Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer at eCapital Commercial Finance, has been helping government contractors successfully finance their business operations for over 20 years. In this interview, Carol…
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06.13.20

Secure the Most Funding at the Lowest Rate

Growing a Small Business is Challenging and Finding the Right Financing is Vital for Success Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, making up 99.9% of all companies…
Corey Shelson
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06.13.20

5 Reasons Alternative Banking Helps Small Businesses Thrive

When seeking business financing, it is important to conduct a thorough evaluation of your business and educate yourself about the many financial options available. Here are five steps that every…
Corey Shelson
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06.13.20

What You Are Afraid to Ask About Inventory Financing

Supply chain finance allows a supplier to leverage an alternative lender to create cash flow on credit, secured by the invoices in accounts receivable that have not yet been paid.…
Corey Shelson
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06.13.20

Top 5 Questions to Ask when Choosing a Payroll Funding Company

Choosing the right Payroll Funding company can be one of the most important decisions for your Staffing Agency. No matter the type or size of your business, covering payroll is…
Corey Shelson
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06.13.20

Financial Solutions: Alternative Funding vs. Bank Loans

Established business owners can attest that traditional bank loans aren’t suited for every type of business or every stage of business growth. Further, Small Business Administration (SBA) business loans are…
Corey Shelson
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06.13.20

Payroll Factoring: What You Need to Know

Have you ever thought, “Can I meet my next payroll?” Making payroll can be difficult even for highly profitable businesses. Long payment terms on customer contracts or starting a large,…
Corey Shelson
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06.12.20

Inventory Tips to Avoid Cash Flow Headaches When Tariffs Cause Pricing Volatility

When tariffs are imposed it naturally causes an increase in the costs of doing business. This cost shift causes volatility affecting the market in unexpected ways. For some industries, tariffs…
Corey Shelson
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06.12.20

Using Accounts Receivable Financing for the Liquidity

When running your business, a cash shortage can be a nightmare. You must pay bills, pay staff and order the goods that keep your business running. What can you let…
Corey Shelson
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06.12.20

Bridging the Payroll Financing Gap with Alternative Lenders

Every business has cash obligations that it must meet. Chief among these obligations is payroll. Whether paid weekly, biweekly or monthly, payroll is a crucial cash need for most businesses…
Corey Shelson