Recent Articles from Brad Bayless
Three things you never thought you could finance
Most businesses require equipment to operate, grow and stay competitive. Financing office equipment, technology and other improvements is an important but often challenging part of the business lifecycle.
Franchisee financing
There are more than 780,000 franchise establishments in the U.S. that support nearly 8.9 million direct jobs and $890 billion of economic output for the U.S. economy. Big business and growing. But the roadblock is often financing.
Riding the wave into 2015
As we dive headfirst into Q1, we are likely to see companies investing in additional resources, whether that be people, equipment, software or infrastructure. It’s the time of year when change is ripe, and with confidence on the rise, we’re poised for increased opportunities for growth and change...
Winning the sale
Many salespeople – from newbies to veterans like – are anxious about closing the deal. Fear of rejection is often the culprit. I’ve learned that one of the best closing techniques is to simply ask for the sale. Are you ready to move forward? Have I done enough to earn your business? I’ve brough...
Top five tech trends for business
With the dog days of summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to take inventory of your business needs for the remainder of the year. We know many companies have been getting by the past few years with their existing IT systems and equipment to avoid overleveraging themselves as the economy faltered. Many business […]
How to know when to upgrade your IT systems
Are you feeling inclined to make some much-needed improvements to your current technology and equipment? Are you in a position to accommodate new growth or additions to your workforce with the proper systems in place? Well, you’re not alone. More than four out of five executives said their companies made at least one capital goods […]
Use your capital wisely
While we are faring better in Colorado than other markets across the nation, there is a still a sense of hesitation with some business owners to make long-term purchasing and hiring decisions. The outlook remains uncertain for many business owners with fears about what the market will do, how consumers will spend and who will win […]
Preserve your working capital
The Denver area economy is climbing steadily out of post-recession lows, according to the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation April Economic Summary. “Total Metro Denver employment across all industries in February was up 2.2 percent over-the-year, as was employment statewide. Results of the most recent Manpower Employment Outlook Survey suggest more U.S. employers will add […[...]