Educational Series

Guest post by FINSYNC. Healthy cash flow is key to keeping your doors open and your employees paid. It’s also one of the primary factors that lenders are looking for when you apply for a small business loan. An alarming amount of profitable businesses end up failing because they run out…

Personal credit scores are perhaps the most important numbers in the life of the average American. This number is used to measure how likely you are to repay your loans and how quickly. Credit scores, the most popular of which is FICO, range from 300 to 850 and are provided…

This is a guest post by Grant Olsen, Lendio.  Navigating the world of business loans is often difficult because disclosures can vary widely from lender to lender. When pricing metrics approach things like APR and factoring differently, how can you be expected to make an informed decision? It’s like trying…

If your small business needs working capital until the SBA re-opens or if you simply want to better understand your funding options, schedule a free Breakout Business Review to determine if online lending is right for you. Amidst the longest government shutdown in US history, small businesses across America continue…

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…