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Read More »Rising costs tighten margins for business owners. And to make up for that increased pressure, businesses usually have to raise prices — which, when it’s done month after month, can start to wear on customers. Customers are facing “price increase fatigue,” says Kirk Jackisch, president of consulting firm Iris Pricing Solutions. “They’re done. They can’t take it anymore — just across-the-board price increases. So you have to look at more surgical solutions.” Targeting price increases…
Read More »Whether you have done it before or you’re new to the process, applying for a small-business loan can be frustrating and difficult to navigate. In the Federal Reserve’s 2023 Small-Business Credit Survey, over half of business owners who reported feeling discouraged from applying for funding cited lender requirements as the reason. With large banks in particular, a difficult application process was one of the top challenges borrowers faced, second only to high interest rates. To…
Read More »A business acquisition loan is designed specifically to finance the purchase of an existing business or franchise. These small-business loans are available from banks, credit unions and online lenders. The best business acquisition loan will be the most affordable option you can qualify for to meet your needs. How much do you need? See Your Loan Options with Fundera by NerdWallet We’ll start with a brief questionnaire to better understand the unique needs of your…
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