by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Debt & Financing, Financial Planning
Most lenders require the individual owner of a Maine-based small business to personally guarantee loans made to their business. This shows the owners’ commitment and helps ensure that the loan obligation is fulfilled. The problem is that the personal guarantee...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans
When signing a contract, make sure to check the “notice” clause or provision. It lays out how you and the other party will communicate during the term of the contract. It states who the notice should be sent to, how it should be sent and delivered, and...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Debt & Financing, Financial Planning
Receivables aren’t really useful if they aren’t turned into cash. Your Maine-based small business really needs to keep tight control of its outstanding invoices so you are fully aware of the receivables situation and can take steps to improve the turnover of those...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning
In today’s tough economy, the availability of business credit remains tight. Financial institutions are cautious and highly skeptical of new lending requests. In addition to increased scrutiny regarding new relationships, bankers are also increasingly turning...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans, Debt & Financing
Suppose you’ve been doing business with a company that owes your Maine-based business money or has been late in paying for services you have provided. You might have even filed a lawsuit to obtain the payments. But then you receive a notice that the company has...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning
A small business owner may have several reasons for wanting to permanently close their business. In many cases it is simply because they are losing money. It could also be that the owners launched a company as friends and the relationship has soured over time. Or...
