Flex Credit Capital Blog

Straight answers about business funding

Plain-English guides on lines of credit, cash flow and getting funded, written for owners who’d rather be running their business.

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When to Draw on Your Line of Credit (and When Not To)

A line of credit is most useful when you treat it as a tool for timing gaps and opportunities. Here is how to decide…

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Unsecured Business Line of Credit: What It Means

An unsecured line of credit does not require you to pledge your home, equipment or other assets. Here is what that means and what…

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Why Contractors Use a Line of Credit

Contractors pay for labor and materials long before they get paid. Here is how a line of credit fits the way construction cash flow…

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What Funders Look For in Your Business Bank Statements

Your bank statements tell a funder more than your credit score does. Here is what they look at and how to put your best…

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How to Fund a Big Contract Before You Get Paid

Landing a big job is exciting until you see what it costs to get started. Here is how owners cover labor and materials up…

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Managing Cash Flow in a Seasonal Business

Seasonal businesses earn most of their money in a few months and spend all year. Here is how to plan for it.

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How Much Working Capital Does My Business Need?

A simple way to estimate how much cash cushion your business needs, and what to do if you are short.

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Same-Day Business Funding: How It Works and What to Expect

Same-day funding is real, but it depends on a few things lining up. Here is what actually happens between applying and getting the wire.

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How to Cover Payroll in a Slow Month

A slow month or a late customer does not have to mean a missed payroll. Here are practical ways to keep your people paid.

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What You Need to Apply for a Business Line of Credit

Most owners can apply with basic business details and a few months of bank statements. Here is the full checklist.

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Business Line of Credit vs. Term Loan: Which Is Right for You?

Lines of credit and term loans solve different problems. Here is a simple way to decide which one fits what your business needs.

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How a Business Line of Credit Works

A business line of credit gives you a limit you can draw from, pay down and draw from again. Here is how it works…

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