Small business financing options

Black Enterprise, May, 2005 by Danielle Dupree

THE ARTICLE "FINDING CASH FOR YOUR BUSINESS" IN THE February 2005 issue was very informative. However, I'd like to note that there are additional funding options out there.

Surprisingly, most of us are not aware of options like accounts receivable financing, cash advances, private-money and hard-money lenders, asset-based lending, equipment sale-leasebacks, and unsecured loans. These options may be more expensive than traditional bank loans, but they can offer faster funding with less stringent guidelines when cash flow needs are prominent.

To learn more, small business owners should contact a local business-financing consultant or broker. The benefit of having a broker is that someone else takes on the time-consuming task of locating financing while you focus on the daily operations of your business. As in any profession, there are some bad apples out there, so be wary.

Danielle Dupree, CEO/Broker

1st Choice Financial L.L.C

Rockville, MD

dddupree@funds4yourbiz.com