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6 Popular Types of Construction Company Loans for Contractors

June 30, 2021 Jordan Fein

The construction industry is a major contributor to the country’s economy, with more than 680,000 employers and over 7 million employees creating nearly $1.3 trillion [...]

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How Do Merchant Cash Advances Work for Small Business Financing?

June 23, 2021 Jordan Fein

There are many different types of small business financing available to business owners in Canada. Each type of financing works differently, with unique qualification requirements [...]

7 Myths and Misconceptions About Merchant Cash Advances

May 27, 2021 Jordan Fein

Merchant cash advances (MCAs) are a form of alternative small business funding that emerged after the 2008 recession in response to a growing need for [...]

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Business Credit Cards vs. Merchant Cash Advances for Small Business Funding

May 13, 2021 Jordan Fein

When a small business needs access to more working capital, two options commonly come to mind first: apply for a small business loan or get [...]

Female African American business owner considering pros and cons of alternative lending companies

The Advantages & Disadvantages of Alternative Lending Companies for Small Businesses

April 8, 2021 Jordan Fein

Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) loans and other traditional lenders like banks or credit unions are often the first choice for small business owners [...]

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Featured on Smart Business Daily: What is Alternative Lending and When Does It Make Sense for Your Business?

March 26, 2021 Jordan Fein

Funding from the SBA or other traditional lenders like banks and credit unions is often considered the best source of financing for small business owners. [...]

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10 Non-SBA & Non-Bank Small Business Loan Alternatives (That Aren’t Your Family & Friends)

March 11, 2021 Jordan Fein

Loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (often simply called “SBA loans”) are widely considered to be the best funding option for small business owners [...]