ALTERNATIVE FINANCING AND MORE
The competition is tough and money is scarce. There are plenty of things that can happen to your business. Be it current or future, with time, new technologies and competitors entering the market, it's likely that you will face them, and they are ready with knives to eat you raw.
If you don’t plan ahead, you could end up in a pretty sticky situation.
If you’re reading this, you’re likely a business leader. When most business leaders borrow money, they make a decision which often comes down to avoiding the risks associated with alternative financing. By taking out a loan they ensure their organization has the financial reserves necessary to weather hard times or take advantage of good opportunities.
So, getting a loan to support your growing business is an excellent idea. But before you sign up for that loan, ask yourself these questions:
1) Are you sure?
Business loans are valuable for many businesses, but they aren’t always the best financing option. You might want to be sure before jumping in front of a 'friendly' bear. Also, there is no trial & error strategy. Once you are in, you are in.
2) Use of fund
In business, loans can be tempting. They allow you to launch products, acquire a competitor, finance expensive equipment, or pay off all of your bills at a time when cash is sorely needed. Think about the utmost priority.
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3) Tailor made
There are loan products and debt solutions for every business type — even those who believe their companies won’t need financing at all. After you approach a lender, ask them 'in-depth' questions to get the most out of your potential loan options.
4) Get enlightened
?Assume nothing. Before you start digging through the fine print of a business loan, it’s important to understand what you’re getting yourself into. Make sure you have a grasp of what all the penalties are, as well as grace periods and late payment fees.
5) Sacrificial Lamb
If you ask me, only difference between marriage & a loan agreement is, there would be no sacrifice from another side, in latter. So, you must be prepare for 'what happens if you default on the loan' kind of situation.
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