10 Things You Need to Know About the ARA Rental Show

In February 2017, the American Rental Association will host the annual ARA Rental Show in Orlando, Florida. This four-day conference is perfect for those in need of equipment for their business, as it will feature training seminars, networking receptions and a massive trade show. As a leading equipment finance company, Main Street Business Capital is especially excited for this conference.   Before you attend, there are 10 things you’ll want to know ...

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One Small Thing Businesses Need in a Lender

  Things have changed in the past decade. After significant financial crises, regulations have become more and more strict in the lending industry. Such factors like the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act and the Consumer Protection Act have drastically altered the banking landscape in recent years.   Unfortunately, because of problems caused by big corporations, it really has made it harder for small businesses to get capital loans. In the past, lenders built ...

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Understanding Your Business Credit Score

  Whether you've recently started a business or you’ve been in business for years, there are tons of questions that come up, especially when you're thinking about growth and whether or not you need a business loan. Some of these may apply:   Have you taken out any business capital loans? Are you financing equipment? Are you leasing a business space? Are you paying vendors for supplies and services that enable you to ...

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Building Business Credit in 5 Easy Steps

  It can be tougher than you think to get a small business loan, especially if you have a bad credit rating. Did you know that 45% of small-business loans are denied because of insufficient credit scores? You could still get approved for a loan in order to gain much-needed capital for your business, but you might be stuck with much higher interest rates. If you’ve ever had credit problems in ...

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