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Business growth loan

Dec 8, 2007 3:59 PM

Click to view criterion3000's profile Professional criterion3000 8 posts since
Dec 8, 2007
Can anyone tell me what is most important to the banks when a company is looking to borrow for growth purposes? We are a family owned business that has been around over 30 years and we have never borrowed any money. Our product is very much in demand to the point where we just can't handle it anymore and end up turning away business. We need to grow but inorder to do so we will need to increase everything at once; a new or larger warehouse, more sales people, more equipment, more trucks and more workers. it would be very difficult to do one without the other. Any suggestions?
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Click to view Lighthouse24's profile Mogul Lighthouse24 2,396 posts since
Oct 10, 2007
1. Re: Business growth loan Dec 8, 2007 4:40 PM

You are talking about business expansion financing, and most lending institutions have a variety of programs and flexible options available. It is generally easier for an established business to get this type of loan -- one that will add productive capability (like facilities, equipment, and tools) -- than it is to get a loan to buy consumables (like supplies).

The four most important things to the bank will be: 1) your business plan (complete with an executive summary that grabs their attention up front), 2) the names and resumes of your owners and key staff members, 3) a statement and forecast of your strategic competitive position within your market, and 4) an itemized listing of exactly how and when you will allocate and spend the money you are requesting (with quarterly cash flow projections).

With your long history and what sounds like a bright future ahead, a well-presented request should get you the funds you need. Hope this helps. Best wishes!
Click to view criterion3000's profile Professional criterion3000 8 posts since
Dec 8, 2007
2. Re: Business growth loan Dec 8, 2007 4:58 PM
in response to: Lighthouse24
Thank you for your reply. Like many companies (I assume), we are great at doing what we do, we are not so good, mostly because we don't have the time, at completing things like business plans. Also, not many people are familiar with what we do. It is difficult to get bankers and others to understand why anyone would pay us as much as they do to install our flooring systems. I have contacted my local SCORE office and will be meeting with them after the holidays.
Thanks again.
Click to view CorpCons08's profile Mogul CorpCons08 1,128 posts since
Nov 14, 2007
3. Re: Business growth loan Dec 20, 2007 2:26 PM
in response to: criterion3000
I would like to throw my name into the hate as well criterion3000.
I help business owners get financing through a variety of preferred lenders.
If you are interested in our services, please contact me at d.skolnick@skolnick-associates.com.
Click to view criterion3000's profile Professional criterion3000 8 posts since
Dec 8, 2007
4. Re: Business growth loan Dec 8, 2007 6:49 PM
in response to: CorpCons08
Thanks. I will contact you soon.
Click to view LUCKIEST's profile SCORE LUCKIEST 7,935 posts since
Aug 6, 2007
5. Re: Business growth loan Dec 9, 2007 7:56 AM
Criterion, It is great that your business is doing so well and it is time to expand.
Lighthouse gave you great suggestions and you planning to visit SCORE is also a positive.
Just for your info, you can visit SCORE online (even today), find online counselors and not have
to wait until after the holidays.
Good luck, LUCKIEST
Click to view CorpCons08's profile Mogul CorpCons08 1,128 posts since
Nov 14, 2007
6. Re: Business growth loan Dec 9, 2007 10:39 AM
in response to: LUCKIEST
Our firm will be able to help him with the financing...
Click to view criterion3000's profile Professional criterion3000 8 posts since
Dec 8, 2007
7. Re: Business growth loan Dec 9, 2007 11:15 AM
in response to: LUCKIEST
I wasn't aware that I could speak with an online person at SCORE. I'll give it a shot. It will save me allot of time.
Thanks.
Click to view CorpCons08's profile Mogul CorpCons08 1,128 posts since
Nov 14, 2007
8. Re: Business growth loan Dec 20, 2007 2:26 PM
in response to: criterion3000
Let me know if you require any assistance in getting the financing you need.
I would still be more than happy to work with you.

CorpCons08
Click to view Mark SLF's profile Mogul Mark SLF 33 posts since
Dec 12, 2007
9. Re: Business growth loan Dec 12, 2007 1:26 PM
I talk with many businesses about this very same issue. Can you tell me if your product is sold to businesses or to consumers? Many companies that supply business find it extremely difficult to grow because their customers are taking 30 to 90 days to pay. When you enter a growth curve money is going out faster than comming in. There is an example of this very situation at http://www.spotlightfinancial.biz at the bottom of the page. If this is your situation than you may want to look at a line of credit tied to receivables or to invoice factoring as an option. This will enable you to have postitive cash flows.
The extra equipment you require could potentially be purchased via a leasing as many leasing companies only require the equipment itself as collateral.
Another option, depending on your industry, is something call purchase order financing. If you receive a very large order some funding companies will lend you money to get the job out the door based upon the purchase order you receive.

Hope this helps.
Click to view criterion3000's profile Professional criterion3000 8 posts since
Dec 8, 2007
10. Re: Business growth loan Dec 12, 2007 2:01 PM
in response to: Mark SLF
Thanks for the good info. Mark. I will look into it all.
Click to view criterion3000's profile Professional criterion3000 8 posts since
Dec 8, 2007
11. Re: Business growth loan Dec 12, 2007 2:04 PM
in response to: CorpCons08
Corp. I couldn't find any information on your company. That makes me a little concerned. I think I'll work with smoeone a little closer to home that I know.
Thanks anyway.
Click to view CorpCons08's profile Mogul CorpCons08 1,128 posts since
Nov 14, 2007
12. Re: Business growth loan Dec 20, 2007 2:26 PM
in response to: criterion3000
Our company website is up.
www.skolnick-associates.com
Thanks for the message never-the-less.
Click to view Mark SLF's profile Mogul Mark SLF 33 posts since
Dec 12, 2007
13. Re: Business growth loan Dec 12, 2007 2:36 PM
in response to: criterion3000

If you require any assistance just let me know.
Click to view LUCKIEST's profile SCORE LUCKIEST 7,935 posts since
Aug 6, 2007
14. Re: Business growth loan Dec 12, 2007 2:47 PM
in response to: criterion3000
Let me change the wording. You can email a SCORE counselor online. You can choose the subject
and then the person (located all over the U S). You can even ask the same question to 3 or 4 SCORE
Counselors. They MUST answer within 48 hours. Let me know how you make out.
LUCKIEST
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