Ami Kassar
Inc.com
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Serial Entrepreneurs vs. LifeStyle Businesses
Have you ever heard the phrase "lifestyle businesses" in venture capital circles? It has a condescending undertone--those are little companies that might not grow 100 x, so they're not interested in them. The entrepreneurs who hang out in these circles are often referred to and revered as "serial entrepreneurs". Their life mission is to start and sell multiple companies. I will never forget the… → Read More
A Key to Lowering the Rate You Are Paying For Your Business Loan
When you are in the market for a business loan, the lender is going to consider your cash flow, credit, and collateral when coming up with your rate and term. Your cash flow and credit are what they are. You can't change them. Sometimes, the only variable that is up for discussion is the collateral you're willing to bring to the table. A business owner recently approached us, looking for a loan… → Read More
Do You Want to Be Successful Raising Money For Your Business?
Are you hunting for money? The key to success might be simpler than your think. Understand what makes your audience tick--and pitch accordingly. Often--entrepreneurs have one pitch in their arsenal and use the same one all the time. This is a big mistake. One distinction that should be made right up front is if you're talking to investors or lenders. While there are different strains of… → Read More
Are You Currently Raising Money for Your Business?
Are you currently raising money--whether it's in equity or debt? If you are, you are probably focused on a total amount you are trying to raise. Here is a simple exercise that can get you to the finish line faster. Let's say you're currently looking for a $1,000,000. Take out a blank piece of paper, and write down what you will use the money for over the next 12 months. And also write down your… → Read More
What Is Your New Year’s Resolution for Your Business
And How Will You Pay For It ? → Read More
The Federal Reserve has Finally Raised Interest Rates
It's time to check in on your debt, but don't do anything irrational → Read More
The Key to Success in Business? Taking Baby Steps
The temptation to pursue the big thing is a part of our business culture. → Read More
How Much Capital Do You Think You Need for Your Business?
When an entrepreneur calls our loan-brokerage looking for a loan, the first question we ask them is how much money they are looking for and for what purpose? Sometimes the answer is clear and precise. And often it is grandiose and hard to understand. Some entrepreneurs are growing their businesses in small bite-sized steps. And others are reaching for the stars and sky, and trying to grab as… → Read More
Barbara Corcoran’s Seal of Approval
Friday nights, my family joins millions of viewers who gather around the TV to watch Shark Tank, ABC's reality TV show where entrepreneurs' pitch investors, hoping to woo one or more of the investors (the sharks) with their business concept and win the funding that will take their business to the next level. Barbara Corcoran is my favorite shark, hands down. I find her to be thoughtful,… → Read More
The Fear of APR Disclosures
What Merchant Cash Advance and Short Term Online Lender's don't Want You to Know? → Read More
As a Loan Broker, Sometimes I feel like Mr. Wonderful
On the show, Shark Tank, they call Kevin O'Leary, "Mr. Wonderful." If you have not seen that show, it is reality television, documenting the entrepreneurial process. They have a few investors who listen to entrepreneurs pitch business ideas. Judges like Mr. Wonderful decide which ideas to fund and which to reject. They call him Mr. Wonderful sarcastically. He is one of those brutally blunt,… → Read More
Do You Want to be a Unicorn
I recently returned from a business trip to San Francisco, where I met some firms that are blasting off, t-minus 10. They are well-funded, chock full of venture capital and equity investment. They are on their way to star-spangled stardom, but for now they have little-to-no interest in profits. They are living the Unicorn Dream. The Dream says that you need investors to build great companies. It… → Read More
Five Tips When You Are Looking For A Business Loan
Does it Matter if Your Lender is On-Line or Off-Line ? → Read More
Does “Factor Pricing” Make Sense?
Or is it a convenient way to disguise 100% APR loans? → Read More
5 Questions You Need To Ask Your Prospective Lender
You Need to Make Sure The Lender Is A Good Match for You → Read More
Stepping Out On A Limb
Why We Decided To Open Up The Books of Our Business Loan Brokerage → Read More
Five Key Differences Between Different Online Business Lenders
It's Important to Understand Your Loan Options → Read More
When to Use the Term Debt vs. Revolving Debt
Knowing the difference can save you and your business big-time. → Read More
How to Use Your Business to Finance Growing Your Business
Borrowing against business assets are one way for small businesses to get the money they need to be bigger businesses. → Read More
3 Reasons to Regularly Check in on Your Business Debt
If your credit score has improved, congratulations! Chances are good for a new, lower monthly debt payment. → Read More