{"id":1188,"date":"2018-01-29T11:30:44","date_gmt":"2018-01-29T11:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lending-express.com\/wp\/?p=1188"},"modified":"2019-08-20T16:12:16","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T13:12:16","slug":"when-is-the-right-time-to-apply-for-a-business-loan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/when-is-the-right-time-to-apply-for-a-business-loan\/","title":{"rendered":"When is the right time to apply for a business loan?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You need money to make money. That\u2019s an old-age fact of business. Unless you\u2019re willing to give up massive shares of your business to investors, you\u2019ll need an influx of cash to keep your business going and growing.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Let\u2019s start off by defining the wrong time to get a business loan:<br \/>\nDo not wait until you\u2019ve run out of cash. By then it may be too late.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The right time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\">apply for a business loan<\/a> is well before your cash-flow has become critical. Manage your business finances proactively, plan ahead for seasonal lows, budget for growth, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\">apply for an unsecured business loan<\/a> if it seems like you\u2019ll need funds.<\/p>\n<p>Every budding business needs resources to grow and succeed, and these resources cost money.<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning on growing your business, these are the times you\u2019ll require extra funds:<\/p>\n<h2><strong> 1. Purchase new stock<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To meet projected increased customer demand, you\u2019ll have to ensure that you have the inventory needed to supply your customers. With a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\">quick business loan<\/a>, you can get instant access to funds to buy this stock. Over time, profits from increased sales are likely to offset stock costs, but in the interim, make sure you can supply your customers.<\/p>\n<p>[xyz-ips snippet=&#8221;article-cta&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Hire more employees<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re growing your business you\u2019ll probably need to hire extra staff. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\">Make sure you\u2019re liquid enough<\/a> to cover these additional payroll expenses.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Buy new equipment<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you increase productivity to grow your business and meet new customer demand, you\u2019ll probably find that you need to upgrade your equipment. Whether it\u2019s new laptops for your office, or new coffee machines and grills for your restaurant, bar or coffee shop, these resources will need to be paid for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Renovate your space<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many growing retail businesses, restaurants, coffee shops and bars find that renovating their space helps to attract new customers. In fact, a study published in the American Marketing Association&#8217;s Journal of Marketing, showed a nearly 50% increase in retail sales following premise renovations.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Expand your location or add new locations<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may need to increase your space to accommodate for new customers, or you even may decide to expand to other neighborhoods by opening new premises in different locations. Either way, this physical expansion costs money so you\u2019ll need to make sure you have the funds to do so.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Get a business loan now<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t hinder your business\u2019 growth because of a lack of funds. Ensure you are liquid enough to fund your business growth by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\">getting an unsecured business loan<\/a>. Get the ball rolling and once you start increasing sales and profits, your business will probably naturally generate cash-flow itself.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n[xyz-ips snippet=&#8221;article-cta&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6><em>The information contained in this article is provided for informational purposes only, should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter and should not be relied upon as such. 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