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Business resources
April 19, 2024

Why Sustainability is Essential for Modern Businesses

Explore the critical role sustainability plays in modern businesses. Learn how going green enhances brand value, reduces costs, and meets regulatory standards, with insights on how companies like Patagonia and Walmart successfully implement these practices.

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March 14, 2024

Loans or Lines of Credit? Making Smart Finance Choices for Small Businesses

Choosing between a loan and a line of credit is a crucial decision for small business owners. Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of each to help you find the right fit for your business's financial needs, with insights on Idea Financial’s tailored solutions.

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March 8, 2024

Scaling Your Small Business: Financial Strategies That Work

Learn effective strategies for scaling your small business. From reinvesting in your operations to optimizing cash flow and embracing technology, find out how Idea Financial's tailored financial solutions can propel your growth. Let’s ensure sustainable growth as you navigate the journey of entrepreneurship with confidence.

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March 7, 2024

FEATURE FOCUS: Co-Founder Larry Bassuk's Insights on Debt Management

Dive into Larry Bassuk's expert insights on debt management strategies and credit utilization, featured on CBS News' Money Watch.

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October 30, 2023

What Does Market Share Mean to The Small Business Owner?

Why is it important to know your market share as a business owner? There are several reasons why: all beneficial.

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Business resources
September 8, 2023

Three Easy Budgeting Tips for Investing in Cybersecurity

Is your company protected from cyber threats? Small businesses are easy targets to cyber crime due to their sensitive information and lack of funds in cyber security. Here are some easy budgeting tips for investing in your company's cyber security.

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September 7, 2023

Preparing for a Consumer Spending Drop in Fall 2023

As a small business owner, economic and consumer spending trends come with the job. Learn how to prepare for these mini recessions with understanding your customer base, focusing on value, and creating a sense of urgency for your customers.

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Business resources
July 13, 2023

Three Ways a Restaurant Can Use a Line of Credit

Small, family-owned restaurants are a unique kind of small business that comes with their own challenges; these are the top three ways our customers use their line of credit for their restaurant.

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Business resources
June 28, 2023

Harnessing the Power of Brainstorming for Small Business Marketing Success

Unleash creativity, problem-solving, and team collaboration with effective brainstorming techniques to drive marketing success for your small business.

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Business resources
June 27, 2023

Three Effective Ways for Small Businesses to Measure Marketing Success

Discover three effective ways for small businesses to measure the success of their marketing efforts, from tracking website analytics to monitoring social media engagement and gathering customer feedback.

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Business resources
June 20, 2023

Line of Credit VS Business Term Loan

Discover the differences between a revolving line of credit and business term loan to determine which could benefit your small business more.

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Business resources
June 9, 2023

Three Ways to Use a Line of Credit

Having a line of credit is a great way to build your business credit, so here are three ways you can best use it.

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Business resources
June 2, 2023

Bug in Chase Bank Caused Double Transactions

Chase Banks customers saw duplicate transactions in their online banking services. A representative said that the charges and fees will be reversed.

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Business resources
June 1, 2023

Fueling Growth for Small Business Retailers with a Line of Credit

As a small business retailer, a line of credit can provide ample growth opportunities that you don’t want to miss out on.

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Business resources
May 8, 2023

Be a Leader for Your Small Business

It’s not enough just to be the founder of a small business; you also need to be a leader. We have sure fire tips to support a small business owner becoming a true, inspiring leader of their company.

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Business resources
April 3, 2023

The Importance of Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses

Social media marketing is a crucial aspect for small businesses to be successful in the modern online landscape.

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Business resources
March 13, 2023

How to Build a Loyal Customer Base

Building a loyal customer base that returns again and again is the key to any prospering and growing business – here are 5 tips to achieve just that.

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Business resources
January 9, 2023

8 Strategies For Business Owners to Improve Time Management

Time management is crucial for big and small business owners to achieve their business goals. Learn strategies for effectively managing time below.

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Business resources
January 4, 2023

7 Ways to Use a Business Line of Credit to Improve Customer Retention

Happy customers are the foundation of any business, so this article will cover seven ways to use a business Line of Credit (LOC) for customer retention.

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Business resources
October 11, 2022

6 Ways to Increase Sales Using a Business Line of Credit

Taking out a business Line of Credit (LOC) allows you to invest in your business to increase sales. Here are six smart, ROI-driven ways to invest your LOC.

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Business resources
July 8, 2022

6 Strategies for Small Businesses to Win Amazon Prime Day

Here’s everything small businesses need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2022, including 6 strategies to make the most of the biggest sales day of the year – you don’t need to sell on Amazon to participate!

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News
April 1, 2022

Rhinos for Rhinos: Idea Financial applauds new World Bank Wildlife Conservation Bonds effort

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)—has created a five-year $150 million Sustainable Development Bond designed to raise money to protect and increase endangered rhino populations at the Addo Elephant National Park and the Great Fish River Nature Reserve, both in South Africa.

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Business resources
February 22, 2022

Got a minute? The revolving line of credit for small businesses

Idea Financial Chief Financial Officer Santiago Rubio walks viewers through the many benefits of this flexible funding solution that can save you time, money, and worry over where that next financing dollar is coming from.

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Company culture
January 31, 2022

President Larry Bassuk talks reimagining small business funding

Co-founder and President Larry Bassuk discusses the history and mission of Idea Financial.

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Company culture
January 26, 2022

WATCH: Go behind the scenes at Idea Financial HQ

At Idea Financial we pride ourselves on the close, enduring partnerships we forge with our clients—relationships that go beyond innovative, affordable small business funding solutions we provide and connect to the destinies we strive to help build.

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Business resources
December 10, 2021

Twelve Days of Small Business Christmas

“The Twelve Days of Christmas” is a lovely carol, but it isn’t exactly full of the most practical advice or items for a small business owner, is it? And so now, in the holly jolly crucible of the holiday season, Idea Financial updates the song for the realities and needs of you, our cherished customers…

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News
October 8, 2021

WATCH: Idea Financial CEO Justin Leto and President Larry Bassuk talk small business empowerment on Inside South Florida

Idea Financial CEO Justin Leto and President Larry Bassuk talk small business empowerment and the post-lockdown great American comeback on Inside South Florida.

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Customer stories
October 5, 2020

Crash Chronicles - American Compliance

American Compliance Systems is taking on the challenges 2020 has brought by investing in product development and marketing.

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Customer stories
September 28, 2020

Crash Chronicles: George growing his software company

George is investing in hiring new personnel and purchasing new equipment to offer online services for companies around the country.

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News
February 13, 2020

Idea Financial Bolsters Leadership Team With New COO & General Counsel

Idea Financial, a leading small business lending platform, announces Gregory Sandler as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and General Counsel.

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News
February 11, 2020

You Know Your Business Best

Success for any small business comes from understanding its own cashflow and meeting the capital demands to grow.

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News
January 17, 2020

A Two Way Street

Today we celebrate our funding anniversary. It marks the beginning of a mutual understanding that is basic to our industry yet the most important.

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Guest posts
August 19, 2019

Outside the Box: Idea Financial’s Unusual Path to Alternative Finance

How many lawyers does it take to start up an alternative finance company? Two, according to Idea Financial’s Co-founders, Justin Leto and Larry Bassuk.

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News
June 17, 2019

Idea Financial Closes $70 Million Warehouse Facility with Cross River

Idea Financial, a leading small business lender, announced that it successfully closed a $70 million warehouse facility with CRB.

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From the desk of the CEO
May 21, 2019

Online Small Business Funding Picking Up, Human Touch Still Key

Thanks to innovations in financial technology, small businesses today have many options for small business funding.

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From the desk of the CEO
May 10, 2019

Idea Financial Celebrates Our Partners During Small Business Week

In celebration of Small Business Week, Idea Financial would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the small business owners creating jobs.

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Customer stories
April 26, 2020

Artistic Tile & Stone

Family owned and established in 1982, Artistic Tile & Stone came with the promise of giving the most satisfying tile and stone buying experience.

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