J Corey Pierce

Build a Foundation for Business Loan Approval

The steps for getting a business loan begin long before you set foot in your lender's office. In fact, long before the concept of a loan enters your mind you should have long ago set up the necessary business environment that makes getting a loan more lik... Read >

Why is Trade Credit So Important to Business Credit?

No matter what, your business is it is likely you need supplies. For some companies it may only be a matter of office supplies and equipment, for others it might be an entire product line brought in for re-sale. No matter what type of business you are goi... Read >

Business Credit Scores Matter Even More Now

In the past bad credit when applying for a business loan usually only meant you would pay more in interest. That was bad enough, but now good credit is even more important. Bad credit can mean not getting a loan, needing a co-signor, or having to use your... Read >

SBA Small Business Loans Can Be Confusing, Lets Sort Them Out

Being classified as a small business isn't a bad thing. In fact, it means that you may qualify for a large amount of support from the Small Business Administration or "SBA". When you are in business for yourself, it is critical to develop a good knowle... Read >

The Oldest Business Funding Question: Debt Versus Equity

There is a constant debate over the use of the twp main types of small business loans and which is more useful. In truth they both have their place, and rather than argue over the attributes of each, businesses are wise to use a combination of both at opp... Read >

Choosing the Right Business Loan for Your Company

Operating a business takes money and just about everyone has heard the expression you have to spend money to make money, but where do you get the money if you aren't independently wealthy, or established? A business loan is the answer to most business nee... Read >

Using Personal Guarantees to Secure Business Loans

Business loans are a very important aspect of financing any size company. Anyone who has owned a business for any length of time knows how important adequate financing can be. Even if you do not need a loan to start your business chances are good you will... Read >