Fletch’s Mailbag – Fall 2024

Let’s answer a question or three, shall we? Hey Fletch, I know you always tout getting equipment when you need it but aren’t rates coming down soon? Wouldn’t it be better to wait? Dave P. Hi Dave, Honestly, assuming the equipment will earn you revenue, no, it is not better to wait. There are three reasons for this.… Read More »

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Rate Check September 2024: We Finally Get a Drop

When the federal reserve began raising interest rates in 2022 – a conventional response amid broader economic pressures from government overspending and surging energy costs, I predicted that there would be many rate increases, and in revisiting the topic every few months afterwards, I predicted higher rates would last a long time.  Not to pat myself on the… Read More »

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Bank Loan Restrictions – What Can You Do About Them?

The last few posts were all about bank business loan restrictions, and how harmful they can be to your business operations and financial flexibility. Clauses like blanket liens, compensating balances, and annual requalification are common and written into almost every bank business loan. They may or may not be clearly discussed, and it’s up to the borrower to… Read More »

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