Merchant Cash Advance Blog

Owning and operating a small business can be extremely rewarding but as a sole proprietor you are sure to face many challenges.  Most people start their own business to be their own boss, support their family and be able to do what they love for a living.  Starting your business can actually be one of the easier parts of the process.  What comes as the biggest challenge for most owners is growing the business.  A lack of working capital can be to blame for many businesses becoming stagnant and unable to evolve.  Even with a savings plan in place, unexpected expenses such as equipment failures, rent increases and other emergency situations cause small business owners to spend their money simply to stay afloat.  Many of these same owners lack the credit history or collateral to take out a bank loan to make improvements.  Thankfully, there is an alternative that is available to a higher percentage of small business owners.  Merchant cash advances have become one of the best ways to secure working capital and help your business grow.  When used correctly a merchant cash advance can take your small business to the next level and help to prevent costly downtime.

Truth be told, just about any small business can benefit from the use of a merchant cash advance.  With no strict guidelines to pigeon hole you, you’re able to use these advances as you deem fit.  While Quikstone Capital Solutions will work with any small business owner, we have a great reputation and experience with several industries.  There are many success stories that span across all of these different businesses and many different ways owners decided to distribute their funding.  Here we will detail some of the key industries Quikstone Capital Solutions specializes in and the different ways our customers have used their merchant cash advance for growth opportunities.

Now that school is back in session, it's time to get back to business. Although this time can mean a few slow months for some small businesses, there are several things you can do to remain productive and grow your business.  Preparing for future busy times and making improvements inside and out are great ways to spend this down time.  While it may not be slow for every business, these tips will help you to spend this potential slow season being proactive.

Merchant cash advances have become increasingly popular option in small business lending.  Whether you’re looking for cash flow, to make improvements or expand to a second location, small business owners have grown to realize the many benefits of a merchant cash advance.  The process to be approved for a traditional bank loan is only getting more difficult.  Many businesses know they need additional funding, but aren’t sure how to go about obtaining it.  Additionally, some companies are not aware that a merchant cash advance could be available to them or when to use one.  There are many different occasions when a merchant cash advance can benefit your business.  Here are a few examples of when a merchant cash advance is your best option.

Disasters happen all the time and can cost you everything if you’re not prepared. It’s true that sometimes you never know when or what will arise, but to ensure the best outcome, emergency preparedness can go a long way.  One of the first things you should do when you start your business is develop an emergency plan.  You’ll need to take a look at the biggest risks to your business depending on geographical location and the industry you’re in.  There are checklists provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, that can help.  Having a thorough emergency plan and properly training your employees will not only help to keep you safe, it will also protect you from unexpected and costly repairs.  Preparing your business for the worst case scenario is an integral part of any well rounded business plan.