What the Fed’s Rate Hold (and Hawkish Tone) Means for Business Borrowing The Federal Reserve held rates steady in June 2026, yet the accompanying language and the committee’s own projections leaned in a firmer direction. What follows is a measured account of what a hold of this character does to your cost of capital, and...
How to Negotiate Better Financing Terms (the I FORESAW IT Framework) Most owners walk into a financing conversation ready to argue about one number, the rate, and leave the rest of the agreement on the table. The terms you do not negotiate are the ones that govern your flexibility for years. The good news is...
Equity vs Debt Financing: Why Borrowing Capacity Should Be Tested Before Selling Ownership A Capital Structure Framework for Matching Debt Capacity, Collateral, Cash Conversion, and Equity to the Right Funding Need Business owners often face the capital question too late. The company needs cash. Growth is available. Inventory must be purchased. A contract must be...
SBA Doubles the Combined 7(a) and 504 Loan Limit to $10 Million: What Capital-Intensive Businesses Should Know The SBA just doubled how much an owner can borrow across its two flagship programs to $10 million. For capital-intensive operators buying real estate and equipment, the change rewards businesses that structure the two loans together, and it...
The 7 Financial Models Every Founder Should Know (and How AI Builds Them Faster) These are the financial models every founder should know, the seven that do most of the heavy lifting in finance, from a kitchen-table forecast to a nine-figure acquisition. Knowing what each one answers, and where AI now speeds up the build,...
