Merchant Cash Advance Blog

There is a significant portion of the population that would rather go out to a restaurant for Thanksgiving dinner than host their own. For those looking to avoid the endless hours in front of a stove or cleaning up after company, there are often few options. Creating a Thanksgiving dinner that really shines can help your restaurant establish a loyal following year round. Here we’ve compiled some great recipes to inspire your perfect thanksgiving menu.

Restaurant owners realize the importance of investing in their business but often times it can be difficult to determine where to start. This investment may come in the form of new equipment, additional staff, marketing or expansion. The route you choose will hinge on the needs of your business and your vision for the future. Below are five resources to help you decide how to best invest in your restaurant business.

Small auto repair shop owners continue to look for ways to compete with larger chain establishments. The need to improve the customer experience and reach niche markets is driving the inclusion of additional service offerings. Here we’ve outlined five services that can help your auto repair shop increase profits.

Veteran’s Day offers a unique opportunity for small business owners to give back to their community. Most would agree that veterans deserve our respect. This Veteran’s Day consider coming up with some creative ways to thank them. Small gestures can go a long way and big ones are also needed. Your efforts should be focused on both your employees and customers. There are thousands of ways you can show our veterans they are appreciated. Here we’ve outlined a few great ways to do so.

Some critics have been very hard on merchant cash advances. Compared to other types of financing including traditional bank loans, however, there are some definite advantages to this type of funding. Merchant cash advances are not loans in the traditional sense. Instead, the provider is purchasing a portion of the business's future sales. The fee, which is usually about 20-25 percent of the amount, seems high. But consider a loan from a traditional bank, which is usually paid back over a period of 5 to 10 years or more, with interest compounded every year. At 8 percent interest per year, that money costs the business owner 30 to 60 percent of the amount they borrowed.