Lindsey McCaffrey

Received a “no” to your small business funding request? Below, we’ve provided you with a next-steps playbook for helping you bounce back from a loan rejection, so you can secure the financing you need.

For many small businesses, the holiday season is the biggest sales opportunity of the year. But it can also be the most demanding. In this article, we’ll share how revenue-based financing can empower your SMB to make the most of the holiday season, without overextending your resources.

Late-paying customers. Equipment breakdowns. A sudden dip in sales. For small business owners, instances like these can throw your cash flow completely off track, and fast. Fortunately, this cash flow guide is here to help.

Starting a business in a new country is an exciting journey, full of opportunities and challenges. And while passion and determination are essential, they alone won’t guarantee success. What you need is a clear, actionable blueprint to help you navigate the inevitable hurdles of ownership and keep your business on track.

Discover how robo-advisors, hybrid models, and AI-driven data analytics are redefining wealth management—your firm can turn change into opportunity.

You don’t have to be a financial expert to understand the basics of loans and alternative funding. All you need is a little clarity on the language you’ll encounter along your entrepreneurial journey. This glossary of common small business financing terms was designed exactly for that.

Big policy swings. Major legal shakeups. And a new wave of rules, reshaping just about every corner of merchant cash advance funding. In an intense quarter we can only refer to as “dramatic,” we saw sweeping regulatory changes that carry real weight for the MCA industry—affecting everything from underwriting and compliance to deal flow.

Traditional lending has had centuries to refine its underwriting, giving rise to the well-known 5 Cs of Credit for assessing risk. But alternative funding solutions, especially merchant cash advances, don’t fit neatly into this decisioning framework. In this article, we’ll introduce the 3 Rs of MCA funding.

At the heart of every merchant cash advance operation, there lies one fundamental truth: money can’t go anywhere without ACH processors. But while ACH processors are essential, they’re not infallible. Outages can and do happen—slowing down funding, stalling collections, and leaving your entire operation scrambling.

In this article, we’ll share the key difference between traditional growth and scaling, while uncovering the infrastructure, tools and best practices that high-performing MCA firms use. Whatever your future goals, the insights below will help you scale your own MCA funding business strategically, so you can thrive in a fast-changing market.

As the foundation of credibility and long-term growth, being known as a reputable MCA provider can help you attract more clients, build lasting partnerships, and remain resilient during economic downturns. In this article, we’ll explore why reputation is critical for providers, how trust plays a central role, and share best practices for strengthening your brand in the high-stakes environment of merchant cash advance funding.

More than a simple digitization tool, OCR is proving to be a powerful and popular business accelerator across the financial services sector, as it reduces errors, unlocks automation, and gives teams a serious speed advantage.

To steer your SMB in the right direction, you need a clear view of its overall performance and stability. That’s where financial ratios come in, providing quick and meaningful insights into small business financial health.