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May 16, 2022 Andrea Carmine Funding 101, Small Business Funding

Why are Small Business Loans in Puerto Rico So Limited?

Small businesses are critical to Puerto Rico’s economy—there are over 40,000 small businesses in Puerto Rico, making up 99.7% of all business establishments on the island. The most popular industries on the island of Puerto [...]

April 8, 2022 Alfredo Rosing Funding 101, Small Business Funding

What You Need To Know About Short Term Business Loans vs. Long Term Loans

When you think of small business loans, the first thing that may come to mind are long-term, high-value loans from lenders like banks or the SBA. While this type of traditional small business funding may [...]

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January 20, 2022 Alfredo Rosing Funding 101, Small Business Funding

Canada Small Business Financing Program Loans vs. Alternative Lenders in Canada

There are many small business funding options available to businesses in Canada, including government-funded programs, bank loans, and alternative lending. Each type of funding has unique application requirements, qualification criteria, and ideal uses. Canada Small [...]

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December 10, 2021 Alfredo Rosing Funding 101, Small Business Funding

Small Business Funding in Puerto Rico: SBA Loans vs. Alternative Funding

There are over 43,500 small businesses in Puerto Rico, accounting for 99.7% of all businesses on the island and $60.6B in total exports. Businesses in Puerto Rico face a number of unique challenges that can [...]

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December 6, 2021 Alfredo Rosing Funding 101, Small Business Funding

Factor Rate vs. Interest Rate: Understanding Small Business Loan Rates & Fees

When you apply for small business funding, it’s important to understand the cost of your loan or advance before you sign a contract. But because different funding options come with different fee and cost structures, [...]

October 6, 2021 Alfredo Rosing Funding 101, Small Business Funding

Best Small Business Loans in Canada

Small businesses make up approximately 98% of businesses in Canada, employing about 70% of the Canadian workforce. There are many small business funding options available to help small businesses in Canada get started, manage expenses, [...]

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August 11, 2021 Alfredo Rosing Funding 101, Small Business Funding

Merchant Cash Advances: What is an MCA & What Are They Used For?

Merchant cash advances (MCAs) are one of the most flexible forms of small business funding. Unlike some other forms of funding, there are typically no restrictions on how merchant cash advance funds are used, giving [...]

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