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Thursday 7 October 2010

Things You Must Learn Regarding Small Busines Finance

By Hisagi Shuei

When it comes to starting a small business the most important thing to consider is the financial backing you will use to start your company. There are many options for someone unable to to come with a bulk some of cash in order to start up a business. An important option to think about taking out a small business loan. There are many ways to go about small business finance, but whichever method you choose it is important to ensure that you have a good business plan.

What all do you need in order to get a small business loan?

For a small business loan it is a good idea to have as best a credit score as possible. Depending on the amount of your loan you will need to meet pretty much the same criteria as taking out a home loan. When it comes to getting approved for a loan such as this you want to have a high available credit to debt ratio and make sure to have as few credit inquiries as possible on your credit score. It is important to have a good business plan. In addition to this it is a good idea to make sure that you have any documents your bank may request from you ready preemptively (This includes previous years tax papers and bank statements.) The business plan is important to set yourself apart from anyone else wanting to get a small business loan. With the economy being as unstable as it is you'll want to make sure you can prove that your business with be able to pay back any funds you need, and in a timely fashion. It is said that restaurants are a hard thing to manage, and since many people go into them without a solid business plan they are one of the businesses with the highest rate of failure.

What you can do other than getting a small business loan.

If you've got a number of credit cards with balances on them and are unable to get a small business loan there are other options you can use to your advantage. You can even go so far as to use your existing credit cards to fund business expenses. If you make sure to itemize your taxes at the end of the year you can be sure that some of your business expenses are written off in order to pay that much less in taxes for the year.

Is it worth the risk?

If you are unable to find help with small business finance, either due to your credit standing or because it is a seemingly unconventional business idea there are other alternatives. On of which is to find potential investors in your business. This will also require a solid business plan as private individuals are sometimes less likely than banks to throw money at something they see as risky. So, you have to prove to them that you're business is a good idea and that it can provide a return on their initial investment. If you're having trouble with planning you should consult either any lawyers that you may know, or any other entrepreneurs that you may have come across for advice.

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