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The Significance of Business Experience When Buying a Business

by Paul Long Self Published Articles

Buying a business is a significant undertaking that requires careful consideration and being strategic when making decisions. One of the key factors t ...

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Working capital is about to get more flexible with a NEW SBA Program

by Paul Long Self Published Articles

By Paul Long   7/3/2024 The SBA recently unveiled a pilot program designed to address a critical need for many small businesses, getting access to ...

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Top 5 things a commercial real estate broker should look for in a commercial lender

by Paul Long Self Published Articles

Partnering with a commercial lender is critical to closing a deal. Lender’s marketing efforts mean nothing if the lender cannot back up their claims. ...

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How to Make Your Banker Mad

by Paul Long Self Published Articles

Published October 8, 2020- Updated May, 11 2023 “A happy wife is a happy life” is a very common saying in the world and I am going to add a new one ...

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What to Expect in the Commercial Loan Process

by Paul Long Self Published Articles

Commercial loans are different than residential lending loans. Below is the process and estimated time frame to complete each step. The most important ...

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Commercial Real Estate Brokers Need To Have These 5 ½ Options for Financing Deals.

by Paul Long Self Published Articles

by Paul Long September 11, 2019 Commercial Real Estate Brokers have many types of Real Estate Finance experts at their disposal when closing a trans ...

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Why start a business from scratch when you can buy an existing business?

by Paul Long Self Published Articles

By Paul Long May 15, 2019 Starting a business can rewarding, but can also be a lot of work. Many entrepreneurs look to purchase an existing busi ...

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The Commercial Construction Lending Process

by Paul Long Self Published Articles

Commercial Construction Lending By Paul Long -  February 2019 Sometimes when you can’t find that perfect building for your business, it is possible ...

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Cash Flow is King- How a bank looks at your profitability and business equity.

by Paul Long Self Published Articles

  By Paul Long |  March 4, 2018 If you are looking for a business loan, making sure you have good credit and have reasonable time in busine ...

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I want a Line of Credit for my business. Read me first!

by Paul Long Self Published Articles

By Paul Long October 15, 2017 Lines of Credit are great tools for small businesses! Lines of credit are for businesses who want to borrow money ...

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