What is alternative financing, and why do entrepreneurs use it? This financing is a unique way of funding business needs, including finding people willing to invest in your business for a slice of the pie or donate funds because they like what you’re doing. Entrepreneurs, even millionaires, use this financing every day, and here are some reasons why you should too.

To Purchase Inventory and Equipment

Just as you look for deals in your personal shopping, you should also look for deals in your business shopping. Whether you have a supplier who is trying to offload inventory at a minimal price, or you need additional equipment to expand your operation, alternative financing can provide you with quick cash flow to snatch up stock and equipment at great prices, which works well when the savings compliment your bottom line.  

To Expand

Speaking of purchasing equipment for expansion, you can also secure alternative funding to open a new location or warehouse. Sometimes business expansion is the only you will regain your profitable edge in your market. If you don’t have the cash on hand to facilitate this competitive move, you can secure a loan to finance your next step up the ladder.

For Your Busy Season

Whether your busy season is the summer or the holidays, you need additional staff and stock to get you through. You’ll lose customers if you don’t have what they’re looking for, much less the personnel to help them when they walk through your door. Alternative financing is a great way to stock up on merchandise and the people to sell it before your next business rush.

To Ramp Up Production

You might have an excellent idea for your next product, but it does you no good if you don’t have the money to begin manufacturing it. An alternative lender can give you the cash you need to start the production of your next great thing. New product boosts profits; just look at the anticipation over each new iPhone before it is ever released to the public.

These are just some reasons why entrepreneurs are using alternative financing to support their business ventures. Your reasons are only limited to your imagination, and there are plenty of lenders out there willing to look at you, not your credit score, and offer funding to support your business needs. You went into business to realize your dream, and these unique types of funding can help you do just that and then some.

We hope you’ve enjoyed reading about our diverse set of alternative capital solutions that we provide our clients to support specific needs for growth. If you still have further questions about what financing option would be best for your future goals, please contact us by submitting a form online, email us at info@bccfirm, or give us a call at 404-602-9100. To stay up to speed on all things Barrington Commercial Capital, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. And lastly, sign-up for our monthly email to stay informed of the latest commercial capital options available to you and your business.