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How has the economy affected your small business? Many business owners, large and small, are scaling back whether on employee benefits, laying employees off, reducing inventory or asking the government for help. With companies making cut backs society is also left to make changes. Banks are stricter with who they lend money too and credit is tougher to receive. The expansion of small businesses in this economic environment becomes incredibly difficult and leads to many owners calling it quits.

There is one major thing between those businesses who will succeed and those that will fail…capital. Many small business owners are getting by with unsecured business loans. With this type increase in funds small businesses can make changes to increase profits and pull themselves into economic recovery. Unsecured business loans can help by providing a flexible, instant boost of cash flow to help with advertising, expansion, equipment purchases, employee retention and many other situations that can arise along with business ownership.

A business line of credit gives a business owner available cash anytime they run short of funds. It can be used to purchase inventory, supplies, pay bills, meet payroll and as a general emergency fund.

A business line of credit is not a loan. It’s more of a “loan in waiting” as you only use it when you need it. The aspect that makes it better than a loan in the eyes of many business owners is that you do not have to pay interest on the money until you actually start dipping into the credit line. Plus, you only pay interest on the portion you actually use. It’s sort of like a financial safety blanket that keeps you from having to use higher interest vehicles such as business credit cards to meet your financial obligations.

The first place most businesses go to get a business line of credit is at the bank or credit union they use for their company checking, savings and investments. Simply ask to see a manager at the bank. Timing is important though. You may want to ask about it when your bank account has some measurable assets along with consistent deposits. This proves your company is making money and is financially sound. If you are a new company with little assets, be prepared to show your business plan to the bank before getting a business line of credit approved.