Tag Archives: cash flow

While small business loans slid 4.1% from 2009 to 2010, there was still some $310 million extended in 2010. So while credit may be tight, capital is out there. But what do banks look for these days before extending a loan? “I think a lot of people seem to have the impression that banking is rocket science,” says Douglas Dillon, Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending for Industrial Bank (No. 8 on the BE BANKS list with $382 million in assets). “I’m not of that impression.” He says banks look at the following five criteria before extending a business loan. —Alan Hughes

5 Tips on How to Secure a Small Business Loan

If you want the bank to say yes to a loan, know these five things they look for

Getting a small business loan can make or break a budding business. Here are five…

By Alan Hughes

Posted: December 6, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
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7 Ways to Avoid a Cash Flow Crunch

Dodging these pitfalls can help your small business finances

Too often, small businesses end up in a cash flow crunch because the need to…

By Alan Hughes

Posted: October 1, 2011 Tags: , , ,

Three Tips for Managing Cash Flow

In a tight times, due diligence in tracking your dollars is key

With tightening credit markets, entrepreneurs are being advised to watch their dollars carefully. Many companies…

By Margarette Burnette

Posted: January 27, 2009 Tags: , , , ,