Ari Page 
While there’s something to be said for bootstrapping a business, leveraging debt to launch or scale can be a game changer if handled properly. The key to success here is twofold. First, you need to be responsible with debt because it can quickly spiral out of control—especially in a soft economy, so how you use … Read more
There’s been a lot of talk lately about using regulatory bodies to cap credit card interest rates as a way to lower costs for Americans in today’s softening economy. On the surface, this sounds logical. If you cap credit card interest rates to some arbitrary lower number—like the 10% cap currently being proposed—consumers’ monthly payments … Read more
Business credit, when leveraged properly, can be an absolute game changer for entrepreneurs because it gives you the opportunity to scale your business in ways you never could by simply bootstrapping. This enables you to invest in the necessary inventory, equipment, and acquisitions that help you to make bigger moves and gobble up market share. … Read more
I became an entrepreneur at a relatively young age after my mother immigrated here in pursuit of the American Dream, and then I went on to build a multimillion dollar business from that idea. As much as I’d love to say that everything went as smoothly as that first sentence might indicate, nothing could be … Read more
I’ve worked with thousands of business owners over the years. I’ve watched some build companies that sell for life-changing amounts of money, and I’ve seen others stall out, even when they had a great idea. The biggest difference usually isn’t talent. It’s not the product. It’s not marketing skill or who they know. It’s how … Read more
Business credit can be one of the biggest game changers for a company. It lets you invest in growth, cover expenses, and compete with larger firms. But too often, business owners believe myths that just aren’t true, and those beliefs stop them from getting the funding they need. As someone who has spent years helping … Read more
A lot of businesses today are struggling to generate consistent revenue because inflation has eroded the value of the dollar, making everything considerably more expensive than in previous years. Couple that with a rapidly declining consumer confidence, rising advertising costs, and a noisier world than ever, and it becomes obvious that we’re facing a proverbial … Read more
Last week, an entrepreneur I know well was speaking at a private mastermind group I’m a part of and as he was talking about how tough things have been for him lately, I looked around the room and saw a lot of heads nodding. Now this guy has always run a pretty efficient company with … Read more
