Securing a Business Loan with Bad Credit and No Collateral
Small business owners are often turned away by traditional lenders for having bad credit and being unable to provide collateral. Most small businesses aren’t bankable, and it’s important for them to find the right partner to advocate on their behalf. In the last ten years or so there’s been an evolution of the product to […]
5 Signs It’s Time to Hire HR for your Small Business
As a small business owner, chances are you’re overseeing most aspects of the operation including the onboarding process, benefits, training and all employee relations. But what about when your business grows just enough to make managing these aspects more complicated and time-consuming? How do you know when it’s time to consider a human resources advisor? […]
Business Loans: Which One Works For You?
As a small-business owner, options for working capital vary depending on your business needs, the length of the loan, and the specific terms of the loan. Making a smart decision on which one to choose means making an informed decision. Here are a number of common loan choices specifically for the small-business owner. *Embed code. […]
What is an Alternative Lender and How Do SMB’s Choose the Right One?
It’s not news that larger banks often underserve small business funding needs. The financial gap left behind for small businesses affects the ability to take advantage of growth opportunities, get over a slump, cover unforeseen costs or expand their business. According to our recent survey, many owners aren’t familiar with alternative lending. In fact, only […]
5 Tips to Combat the Slow Construction Season
While the retail industry enjoys a busy season during the holidays, the time from November through January usually means a slow season for almost every home improvement trade. People are trying to save money to buy gifts or recover from buying gifts. The weather also poses a challenge to construction businesses as most construction jobs […]
How the New Tax Act Affects Small Businesses
Recently, Congress voted to pass the Tax Cut and Job Act, representing the most significant tax overhaul in nearly 30 years. The provision promises to give U.S. small businesses much-needed relief with a tax cut boost and expanded deductions. It also helps smaller companies to better compete against big businesses, who currently face lower tax […]
Top 4 New Year’s Resolutions for Small Business Success
As 2017 ends, it will also be the start of many New Year’s resolutions. It’s important to set goals – we have a few of our own at here at Reliant which fuel our ambition and give us inspiration – while keeping us accountable. We want to share some useful resolutions that will help move […]
Reliant Funding Case Study Q & A: The Little Dolphin School
B2B: A customized solution for an educational facility in need of upgrades and cash liquidity. Background: The Little Dolphin School is an industry leader in early literacy and the arts, providing comprehensive Early Care and Education (ECE) services for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and private kindergarten. Steve Briar is the Executive Director and oversees both locations […]
A Very Merry Q & A with Santa Claus
B2B: A customized funding solution for Santa’s Workshop saved Christmas, after Santa forgot to check his list twice. Business name: Santa’s Workshop LLC. Location: Santa Claus Village in the North Pole, 96930 Arctic Circle Amount funded: $500,000 Owners: Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus Santa, we can’t believe it’s really you! Please, tell us a bit […]