🎧 Listen to the Expert Dialogue: Financial Leverage – The Debt to Assets Ratio Demystified Key Points The debt to assets ratio reveals how much of a business’s assets are debt-financed. High ratios (0.7+) increase vulnerability — especially if slow SBA funding forces reliance on interim debt. Delays can drive missed opportunities (e.g., $300K+ lost...
Strategic Borrowing – Turning Debt into a Growth Engine Key Points Debt should accelerate cash flow; DSCR measures true debt capacity. The working capital cycle (DIO + DSO – DPO) drives liquidity; shorter cycles support more debt. Speed of capital often outweighs cost of capital — SBA’s low APR can arrive too late, while fast...
Market Updates: Capital Policy Shifts & Business Growth Access to capital is never static. Shifts in government policy, SBA rules, interest rates, and lender practices can change the availability of funding overnight. For business owners, staying ahead of these shifts isn’t just smart — it’s the difference between capturing growth and missing opportunities. At Capital...
The Opportunity Cost of Slow Capital: Why Speed Beats Low Rates The opportunity cost of slow capital can cripple a business. Picture losing a $500,000 contract because your loan approval took too long. Many small and mid-sized businesses focus on the price of money—interest rates (APR), repayment terms, and fees. But the true cost of...
The Capital Stack Explained: Aligning Financing for Growth Business growth isn’t fueled by one type of financing. A company that relies on a single loan or credit line risks stalling when the market shifts, approvals slow down, or new opportunities arise. That’s why strong businesses operate with a capital stack — a structured blend of...
