Instead of dealing with interest rates every month on top of hidden fees, you get a one-time, flat transaction fee. Even better, no liability or debt shows on your business’s credit score and history. All you’re doing is getting paid faster for revenue you’ve already earned.
Are your needs short-term or long-term? Will the end result be worth the extra money you’ll pay in fees and interest?
As a rule, short-term funding requirements shouldn’t have a long-term payback solution. That’s why government grants and other types of grant money are so attractive.
How Where You Are in The Life Cycle of Your Business Matters
If you can’t qualify or don’t have the time to invest in applying for grants, use your business’s phase to help you decide what kind of financing you need.
Phase One: The Launch
The first phase of a business is the launch. This is where you’re still in a startup, and you’re collecting funds to get your business open and cover overhead.
However, it also refers to the time when you launch a new product or service since you’ll be investing more funds than you’ll likely be receiving.
During this phase, it’s hard to be picky about your loan options because many lenders won’t approve you. Still, be cautious about getting into unreasonable repayment terms.
Phase Two: Growth
The next phase is the growth period. Here, you’ll have increasing sales growth and begin to see a profit. Lees verder