Educational Series

This is a guest post by Rebecca Lake, Lendio.  Consumers frequently fall victim to fraud and scams but businesses are also at risk. Scams involving small businesses result in financial losses of approximately $7 billion annually, according to a 2018 report from the Better Business Bureau and Federal Trade Commission….

This is a guest post by Jeff Gitlen, Lendedu.  When it comes to your financial life, your credit score is very important. In the United States, credit scores are used to judge your creditworthiness and your financial trustworthiness. That means lenders use your credit score to decide whether to approve…

This is a guest post by Milan Vracarich, Lendio. When smart entrepreneurs work on a business task, they think about a number of things, including the return on investment. When it comes to your business’s online presence—whether you have a digital storefront or a brick and mortar location—it’s important to…

This is a guest post by Sara Amato, Lendio. When your business is strapped for cash, it’s stressful. And though there are a host of options for borrowing the money you need, there are also a host of factors to consider. How do you know which type of financing is…

Breakout Capital is committed to responsible funding. We believe it is better for you to keep your business and grow it responsibly than set it up to fail with insurmountable debt.  We’ve developed a quiz for small business owners to test their borrowing IQ.  Our goal is to raise awareness…

If your small business is in an industry that deals with fluctuations in demand from season to season, you need to develop skills and smart business practices that allow you to remain profitable during off-seasons or periodic slowdowns.  Whether the dips are a result of lower customer demand or supply…

If your small business is struggling to meet its obligations, you might be tempted by solicitations offering to settle your debts for pennies on the dollar. You’re not alone. Each year, thousands of small business owners find themselves in desperate financial situations. There are legitimate methods of debt relief available…

Small businesses are important to the U.S. economy.  They employ more than half of the workforce and have created about 65% of all jobs since 1965.  For additional perspective, consider the following small business statistics: As of 2016, there were 28.8 million small businesses, which accounted for 99.7% of all U.S. businesses….

As part of our efforts to focus on transparency, innovative lending, advocacy and borrower education, Breakout Capital has partnered with BusinessBlocks to provide education for small businesses on topics that are crucially important, but rarely discussed.  The second in this series is entitled, Four Questions Every Small Business Should Ask When…

As part of our efforts to focus on transparency, innovative lending, advocacy and borrower education, Breakout Capital has partnered with BusinessBlocks to provide education for small businesses on topics that are crucially important, but rarely discussed.  The first in this series is entitled, Four Questions Every Small Business Should Ask…