{"id":18612,"date":"2022-10-20T08:03:02","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T08:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liquidcapitalcorp.com\/?p=18612"},"modified":"2026-07-22T14:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T14:16:08","slug":"alternative-business-funders-are-fueling-entrepreneurism-and-the-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liquidcapitalcorp.com\/fr\/blog\/alternative-finance\/alternative-business-funders-are-fueling-entrepreneurism-and-the-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative business funders are fueling entrepreneurism \u2014 and the economy"},"content":{"rendered":"

During unstable market conditions, alternative lenders are here to keep fueling entrepreneurism.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Alternative-business-funders-are-fueling-entrepreneurism\"<\/p>\n

Most entrepreneurs have a certain level of risk tolerance baked into their DNA. It takes courage to have a dream, come up with a solid business plan, and make the leap towards realizing it, but sometimes you need a bit of outside help\u2026particularly when finances get a little tight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And let\u2019s face it \u2014 with recent <\/span>changes in the economy<\/span><\/a> \u2014 rising interest rates, contraction, supply-chain issues \u2014 it\u2019s not getting any easier to sleep well at night.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s where alternative business funders come in.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They can help you accelerate cash flow quickly \u2014 often faster than you would with traditional banks. This is particularly helpful when you need to jump on business opportunities as they happen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, the application process is often easier, with fewer hoops to jump through compared to banks. This makes alternative working capital providers an attractive option when you\u2019re dealing with a lack of cash flow due to late payments from your customers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Banks are great \u2013 when you meet their criteria<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you try to access financing through a bank, you\u2019ll typically need to meet a lot of eligibility requirements first: things like showing a substantial annual revenue, having a high credit score, exhibiting consistent cash flow, and proving you hold a strong debt-to-income ratio. After all, the bank wants to minimize their risk of loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These requirements are not a problem for larger, more established companies. But a start-up or smaller business often won’t meet these criteria. This\u2014maybe unfortunately for you\u2014means many prospective small business borrowers get turned away by the big banks at a time when they\u2019re counting on a cash infusion to keep them going. Scary times for an entrepreneur.<\/span><\/p>\n

Agile and ready<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There is another option. Alternative working capital providers have grown in popularity, mostly due to their accessibility, flexibility, and speed (compared to old-school, bricks-and-mortar banks). This makes alternative funders like Liquid Capital a great fit for entrepreneurs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, statistics show that as a small business owner, you\u2019re more likely to get approved for a loan <\/span>through an alternative <\/span><\/a>funder than a traditional bank or credit union.<\/span><\/p>\n

How does alternative funding work?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Instead of complicated applications and strict eligibility requirements, alternative funding companies make it easier for entrepreneurs to get the cash flow you need, when you really need it, thanks to:<\/span><\/p>\n