Year in review 2021: Our top articles for business professionals

From creating long-lasting business relationships to harnessing the benefits of invoice factoring and alternative funding, these are some of our top articles for business professionals from the past year.

As another year wraps up, you may be planning to take advantage of new opportunities that lie ahead in 2022. To help tackle the road ahead, you can learn from the journey to date.

This year, some of our most popular articles centered around building a strong team and lasting relationships that are the foundation of a true partnership. In addition, articles about finding ways to face financial obstacles head-on, preparing to take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves unexpectedly, and harnessing the many benefits of alternative funding were popular.

These topics have been the building blocks for resilience and adaptability, which are essential qualities for successful companies during uncertain times. And with a year filled with many ups and downs, being a step ahead with enough cash flow has been the name of the game. 

Now, keep reading for our 2021 list of top articles for business professionals!

 

What is the future of business funding? The pandemic has changed the way businesses operate — including the finance industry. Some financial institutions have become more conscious of consumers and businesses during the past year and have pivoted to offer greater flexibility, support and leniency to borrowers. However, other businesses have experienced the opposite — with greater challenges accessing capital. Read more now

How do you pinpoint amazing funding companies?  What do you look for in a lender? You’ll take the obvious into account — such as their ability to provide capital. But how often do you establish new relationships based on a human-centric approach? If you’re looking for a true funding partner, look for these characteristics. Read more now

7 ways to turn prospects into customers Developing lasting relationships — and ecstatic clients — is the holy grail of small and medium-sized businesses. While building a customer base from scratch is hard, with the right strategies, you can turn a snowball of strangers into an avalanche of loyal clients pretty quickly. Read more now

CFOs can fend off uncertainty With so much instability, economic and financial challenges influenced by an ongoing pandemic, it can feel downright impossible to lead a business. At the same time, some leaders have unlocked secrets to persevering, regardless of the many challenges created in the past year. Here’s how C-levels can adapt and lead their teams to the other side. Read more now

Medal-winning ways to leverage invoice factoring Surviving the past year has been like winning an Olympic gold medal for most business owners. Even under normal circumstances, running a company is like running a marathon, but it takes another level of determination, grit, perseverance and nerves of steel during an international health crisis. Here’s how to leverage factoring to stand on top of the business podium. Read more now

When bank loans and early payment discounts let you down When a business is experiencing a lack of sufficient cash flow, taking out a bank loan and offering clients early payment discounts are two common tactics used to fill the gaps. But there’s another solution that could be a better strategic decision, and it can provide even more than just cash flow… Read more now

If you or your client are looking for new ways to fund business growth, contact your Liquid Capital Principal today!