When accepting a loan for your small business, never forget that this is a loan and not a golden ticket to explore the world. The money should be considered a tool to help you to grow. Spend the money on things that will gain you a return. In other words it is time to invest wisely.
Always Use Good Judgment
What every business needs is a plan. Don’t just spend the money frivolously as tempting as that may be. Instead use a sound mind and good judgment. Ask yourself these three question before each purchase:
1. Do I already have something in place that can accomplish what this potential service/product may do?
2. Can I get this service/product cheaper by eliminating some unnecessary benefits?
3. Do I really need this product or service, after all I have not had it before and have managed well so far?
The purpose of these questions is not to discourage you from spending your loan money but instead to encourage patience. Sometimes just waiting a few days or longer before making a purchase will determine our true needs. Buying the right things have a way of making themselves useful. Unfortunately, buying what is not needed also has a way of revealing its uselessness. Buying useless things that do not add or build up your business, regardless of the cost are always too expensive.
Make Decisions You Can Live With
Statistics have shown that many will wine and dine themselves, even inviting others for a so called “business meeting” which in itself has no financial gain for the business. True some meetings may be important but is having the meal necessary. Be patient, when you grow your business properly the reward comes when your business starts to take care of you.
Advance Funds Network, understands your needs and your desire to make the best decisions for your small business loan. We have in place advisors to help you along the way. Consider these very necessary things when taking into account how you should best utilize your loan.
1. Pay your bills on time.
2. Keep your word and have open lines of communication with your team.
3. Hire someone to tell you “No” which gives you a different point of view other than your own. Form a mastermind group in your company. You might be surprised by what is in your arsenal.
4. It is important to remain credit worthy. Having cash on hand is not a guarantee for success. However making well planned and thought out decisions is key.
Resources Equal Leverage
In the business world of stiff competition, resources are always a good way to invest your small business loan. Resources do not just come and go they remain for a purpose. A resource is not just limited to the gathering of information, instead, it is designed to help you to understand what you have. Setting your business up to be resource acclimated is smart business. The key here is to use the resources. Not using them to the full would be a waste of money. So take the time to be a student not only of your business but also of the resources that will make it grow.
You can choose to leverage your time by placing your money into services that work for you. Too often a small business loan is looked upon as an option to buy time. Do not follow the masses. Even the largest companies in the world borrow money. Money is used as leverage to advance their companies interest. This expense is an acceptable business practice.
Advance Funds Network, has put together systems to help you to get the most out of your small business loan. Our mutual interest is for a long term relationship. We are here to help you to grow.
