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A Line of Credit Can Be Crucial For A Small Business

Times are tough and finances are tight. No one knows this more than the small business person who has seen their business plummet from profitable to marginal to almost non-existent...

While large businesses often have the capital to stay afloat and weather the storm,

many small businesses just don't have that kind of resources available to them. Savvy business owners manage to keep their businesses open, but small emergencies can foil even the best-laid plans. Sometimes small businesses just need a small infusion of cash to keep them operating, but it can be hard to get hold of the money they need as quickly as they need it. That's when having an open line of credit can be a lifesaver.

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For example, what if you are in need of additional inventory in order to continue to attract customers but you just don't have the money to buy any? Obviously, in this situation, you're in a catch 22, because you don't have any money to buy inventory and you can't earn any without inventory to sell. With a line of credit, you will always have the money available at your fingertips for small cash outlays to tide you over. The money is there for you, but you only have to borrow it if you absolutely have no other choice. You aren't borrowing money for the "what ifs" and then letting it sit in a bank account drawing minimal interest until you need it. After all, while the money is sitting there earning nothing, you're still paying the interest on your loan. With a line of credit, you only borrow the money you need.

You will find numerous companies online, including lenders you've heard of such as Wells Fargo and Wachovia, that are willing to extend lines of credit to you provided you meet their criteria. There may be a stipulation as to how long you've been in business, such as at least 2 years. Obviously, new businesses are unknowns and much more of a risk than established companies, and lenders aren't as willing to make money available to them. Lines of credit are unsecured loans which make them high-risk to lenders. However, if your business has a good track record, you can get lines of credit approved. You will probably be charged a yearly fee for keeping this money available, but the fees are small, and you can easily make them up by being able to expand your business with the funds or by getting in on a great business opportunity that you otherwise wouldn't be able to afford to take advantage of.

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