On Saturday, April 10th I was on the San Diego 6 morning news show with Elex Michaelson discussing financing options for small businesses. My objective was to identify some real options currently available for those companies seeking money. For those of you who may have missed this segment, I wanted to list a few of the resources available for lending assistance:
CDC Small Business Finance
This non-profit is one of the most popular organizations for SBA backed loans. Their financing programs include opportunities for women, minority and veteran-owned organizations.
http://www.cdcloans.com/index.shtml
Accion USA
This organization provides micro loans for US based companies and entrepreneurs throughout the world. Most loans are from $300 up to $35,000, and are based on the person’s character.
www.accionsandiego.org
Credit Unions
These non-profit companies often provide loans at lower interest rates then standard bank loans.
Commercial Finance Companies
For those organizations with assets (typically manufacturing companies), a commercial finance company may be a good fit, due to their ability to provide loans of greater risk.
For a free list of potential funding sources, visit this website: http://www.businessfinance.com/
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What Clients Are Saying About Lawrence Kirsch...
“Prior to bringing in Larry, we were considering entering the consumer mass market, a market we never experienced and did not fully understand. After a review of our existing operations and resources, Larry encouraged us to re-focus our efforts on our current markets. He believed there were tremendous growth opportunities yet to be exploited. Through his efforts, we identified the need for a new type of product, and, after significant research and development, launched this new product with resounding success. Just two years later, this landmark new product represented nearly 40% of our gross revenues.”
Kenton Oakes
President
Creative Industries
Manufacturer of Art Equipment & Supplies
"We were having difficulty differentiating our products and services in a meaningful way. Larry conducted key market research and quickly developed a dynamic unique selling proposition helping us to successfully reposition our company. He showed us methods to include this information in creative marketing campaigns that gave us valuable new business. It was terrific!"
Gregg Kuzara
President
Staircrafter
"We have been extremely pleased with Larry Kirsch's consulting services to our company. He has assisted us in focusing in on our niche markets, as well as helping us with the pricing and packaging of our new products. Larry was extremely well organized, well prepared, and kept us very much on track during our consulting sessions."
Jeff Scholtz
President,
7.62 Design
"Thank you for showing us how to dramatically grow our sales with clear and easy to follow marketing tactics. You came in and quickly understood what we needed to accomplish and immediately helped us to create a marketing program that proved far more doable than we ever anticipated. The recent direct marketing campaign generated our biggest February sales in the history of our company."
Deanne Moore
President
Baja Designs
"Mr. Kirsch shows an extraordinary amount of diligence and dedication to the clients for whom he provides marketing consulting. I know him to be extremely meticulous, thorough, and efficient. One client nearly doubled their revenues within one year after instituting several of the programs designed and developed by Mr. Kirsch. Not only do we consider him to be an expert in his field, but we also know him to be extremely resourceful and insightful."
Ken M. Clark
Senior Business Advisor,
Small Business Development & Int'l. Trade Center
S.B.A. Sponsored Consulting Group
Kenton Oakes
President
Creative Industries
Manufacturer of Art Equipment & Supplies
"We were having difficulty differentiating our products and services in a meaningful way. Larry conducted key market research and quickly developed a dynamic unique selling proposition helping us to successfully reposition our company. He showed us methods to include this information in creative marketing campaigns that gave us valuable new business. It was terrific!"
Gregg Kuzara
President
Staircrafter
"We have been extremely pleased with Larry Kirsch's consulting services to our company. He has assisted us in focusing in on our niche markets, as well as helping us with the pricing and packaging of our new products. Larry was extremely well organized, well prepared, and kept us very much on track during our consulting sessions."
Jeff Scholtz
President,
7.62 Design
"Thank you for showing us how to dramatically grow our sales with clear and easy to follow marketing tactics. You came in and quickly understood what we needed to accomplish and immediately helped us to create a marketing program that proved far more doable than we ever anticipated. The recent direct marketing campaign generated our biggest February sales in the history of our company."
Deanne Moore
President
Baja Designs
"Mr. Kirsch shows an extraordinary amount of diligence and dedication to the clients for whom he provides marketing consulting. I know him to be extremely meticulous, thorough, and efficient. One client nearly doubled their revenues within one year after instituting several of the programs designed and developed by Mr. Kirsch. Not only do we consider him to be an expert in his field, but we also know him to be extremely resourceful and insightful."
Ken M. Clark
Senior Business Advisor,
Small Business Development & Int'l. Trade Center
S.B.A. Sponsored Consulting Group