Business Financing

The financial side of starting a new company can be a dynamic and complex reality. Some business owners invest their own savings. Others get business loans from financial institutions. Still others find private investors. All of these tactics can work, and a...

Every business owner dreams of growth and expansion. Recognizing the right time to take your business to the next level is crucial for success.  Here are key signs that indicate your business is ready for growth. 1. Consistent profitability Consistent profitability is...

Starting a new business can be a rewarding endeavor, but it’s one that also takes considerable work. For some individuals who want to open their own company, financing is a major hurdle. People turn to various ways of getting the funds they need, including taking out...

The difference between a profitable business and an unprofitable one can often be traced to underestimating the cost of things. Commercial landlords do not all price the premises they lease in the same way. Two seemingly identical premised next door to each other...

You’re finally going to take the plunge and open a small business in Georgia. Maybe you have always wanted to run your own coffee shop, plumbing business or landscaping outfit. It’s great that your dream is on the verge of coming true. However, you will need to be...

Investors, banks and other businesses may be willing to lend your company money or extend you some credit -- but you need to beware of a cross-default clause as your company takes on debt. Cross-default clauses are designed to mitigate the risks investors and lending...

Raising funds for a new business can be a tricky assignment, especially in this economic climate. Business owners need to find alternative means of raising crucial funds for new ventures or business operations changes. Operating in an entrepreneurial environment means...

New companies consistently seek capital to grow their business. Start-ups like yours do have a few options. One is through a private placement in which you invite specific investors to the table to buy your securities or bonds and help build your company. This is a...

As a new or growing business seeking to raise capital from private investors, a private placement memorandum could be a crucial document for your company. This document offers a deep look at your business, serving the function of a private prospectus to a potential...

Perhaps you own a new pizza parlor, nightclub, tech company or something else entirely. You have done your homework, for example, selecting the right business entity and negotiating contracts to your advantage. Like many businesses, though, you still need...