Business owners often find themselves deeply engrossed in the day-to-day operations of their business, losing sight of the bigger picture. If you’re feeling stuck or aren’t sure how to elevate your venture, you’re in the right place.
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Prepare yourself for a financial journey that bends the norms and breaks the traditional barriers. Get ready to toss your preconceived notions of financing out the window as we share a few tales of triumph from the mavericks and trailblazers who dared to UnBank with us.
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Terms like "alternative lending" and "commercial financing" often get tangled up in misconceptions and myths. At The UnBankers, we are here to set the record straight and give you the unadulterated, no-frills truths about commercial financing. We will get you the fast funding you deserve.
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Commercial financing, at its core, is a method of providing funds to businesses to cover short-term expenses or capital investments. It's traditionally been characterized by stringent credit assessments, collateral requirements, and paperwork-heavy processes dominated by banking institutions.
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At The UnBankers, we're making waves in the world of commercial finance. As we continue this exciting journey, we've discovered an exceptional trend among the companies we have funded in the recent months: many of them are innovative, inspiring, and led by women!
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As The UnBankers continues to grow, we often receive the question, how are your services different from a normal bank? Though this question could warrant a long-winded answer filled with endless financial jargon and countless statistics, it is more valuable to show you what we really do.
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When you're looking to grow your business, the last thing you want to do is put off a project because of lack of cash flow or to have to increase pricing on your products to increase your profits. Thankfully, there are other ways to finance growth that don't involve selling equity in your company.
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The current economic state sucks. Purchasing power has dropped. The government bailout chickens have come home to roost. The fallout? Businesses must charge more to make the same margins they did a year ago and consumers and business owners alike are looking at angles on how to make ends meet.
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I've decided to open the book of secrets and share some of the inner workings of my industry with you.
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Imagine that you have had your business for some time, but you still don't know what your business needs. It is possible that you've gotten so used to everyday tasks and roles that you are no longer seeing the entire picture when it comes to your operation. Or maybe there are things missing from the company and you're just not sure how to go about getting them back into place. Either way, this article will help guide businesses through some important steps for identifying their current needs as well as creating an action plan for getting those needs met in the future.
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Hire people whose passions reflect yours: It's important for founders to hire people who share their vision because it gives them more confidence in their ability to attract investors, partners and customers.
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When you think of Corporate social responsibility, what comes to mind? Perhaps you picture your company doing charity work or sponsoring community projects for the greater good of society? But there’s a lot more to Corporate Social Responsibility than that—it’s a powerful marketing tool that can help boost sales and brand awareness in addition to creating goodwill among stakeholders.
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If you're running a business, then you know that cash flow is one of the biggest challenges you'll face. The good news is that there are ways to get capital for your business if you need it! In this article, we will discuss different types of financing options and how they can help your company grow.
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Your business is only as good as your capital strategy. If you don't have a plan for the financial growth and development of your business, then you're likely to find yourself floundering at some point in the future. If you want to get ahead of the game, it's time to develop an effective cash flow plan that will help you maximize profitability while minimizing risk.
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How long does it take to get money out of an ATM? Some have been in countries where their access to their cash has been locked due to local strikes and economic crises. In those situations, the only thing worse than not having your money is having no idea how much time you have before you can use your cards again.
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When the economy takes a turn, people start to panic, thinking that a recession will be the end of their business. But what if you knew about the steps you can take to keep your business thriving, even in these tough times?
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CEO, CFO, COO, CMO... The list goes on and on and there are some titles that are made up on the spot. To some people, it’s all about the title. They want the prestige. They want to impress when they walk in a room and hand over their business card (if business cards are even a thing still). To others, it’s a calling. It sounds funny, but its true. When you meet a real C-suite executive, who knows their stuff and is serious about their duties, it’s a game changer. You can tell immediately that they are answering a call to fulfill that role, they aren’t “playing for the camera”.
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Why do some people think selling is easy? Why do some companies continue to hire the wrong salespeople? I have to think this is due to not understanding sales itself, or just needing a warm body to fill a chair. Either way, this approach of hiring a “non-salesperson” to fill a sales role is detrimental to a business that relies heavily on salespeople.
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It’s always funny when people say they want to be their own boss. What they really mean is that they want to not have to punch the clock and answer to anyone else. In my humble opinion, there is a huge misconception when it comes to being a business owner. What does it mean, truly?
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The world is full of dreamers and doers. The dreamers play a key role, but without the doers, the idea never sees the light of day. Execution is vital, and having the will and the determination to execute, even when the chips are stacked against you, is the real definition of an inspirational person (in my opinion).
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