Why is borrowing money good for your business?

Debt often has a negative connotation but is not really the complete truth. It is often a good way to raise money in order to enable your business to grow and expand. When it comes to loans there is more options available so you can choose the right option for you. There are different kind of loans but the main ones are bank loans, credit cards, lines of credit and factoring.

Bank loan has a simple concept with fixed amount and fixed time. It is paid monthly with interest rate. The problem is that it is not that easy to get a loan especially if you just have started your business and even if you do bank may require significant collateral. You are probably already familiar how credit cards work. They are mainly used for short-term funding. You should be careful when using credit card not to build up balance too high. Line of credit is a very flexible type of loan. You don't have to take the lump some but smaller amounts that are better suited to your needs. It is only important not to exceed the agreed amount and you pay interest only on the amount that you actually borrow. Factoring is a specific way of financing. If your clients haven't paid, you can sell your outstanding invoices and get the money minus the fee.

In general taking a loan can be powerful advantage for your business. Compared to equity financing you remain in control of your business. Of course lender will want to know about your business practice, strategies and financial viability. They just want to determine if your business healthy enough to make repayments. On the other hand investors will try to influence how the money is spent and how you ran your business. Also you will retain all profit from your business minus the repayment. In that way debt financing can be cheaper in the long run.

Another advantages are quick and easy usually easy access. Borrowing options are usually faster than attracting investors and competition ensure low interest rate. Application process is usually simple. You will have to provide them with some information to prove that your business is financially viable.

Star-up companies usually borrow cash to maintain business operation otherwise it wouldn't be possible to expand. Lines of credit have flexible payment options and it is a great way to build you credit score for creditors in the future. Lenders usually report your timely payments to one or more credit agencies. Another benefit is that your interest rates are tax deductible. It will be deducted from your federal income tax return.

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