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Own a Million-Dollar Business with Just $54,000 and Some Hustle

January 4, 2025 | Shane Pireson | Business Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Loans, SBA

The truth is, sometimes an SBA loan is a downright terrible choice for your business. Not just “meh” or “slightly off,” but truly, fundamentally wrong.

Own a Million-Dollar Business with Just $54,000 and Some Hustle Read More »

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When SBA Loans Are the Wrong Choice for Your Business

December 19, 2024 | Shane Pireson | Finance, Loans, SBA7a, Small Business

The truth is, sometimes an SBA loan is a downright terrible choice for your business. Not just “meh” or “slightly off,” but truly, fundamentally wrong.

When SBA Loans Are the Wrong Choice for Your Business Read More »

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Is your business equity partner holding you back?

April 28, 2024 | Shane Pireson | Entrepreneurship, Finance, Growth, SBA7a

I recently helped close a deal for an e-commerce business owner, ready to expand internationally, faced a similar roadblock. His partner was risk-averse, happy with just the payouts, and holding back the company’s potential.

Is your business equity partner holding you back? Read More »

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“Shut up and I will teach you credit…”

April 21, 2024 | Shane Pireson | Entrepreneurship, Leadership

This was some of the best advice I have ever received in my career, delivered by a CEO as I began the conversation from a significantly unsupported emotional stance.

“Shut up and I will teach you credit…” Read More »

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I absolutely love cookies… like SO much

April 18, 2024 | Shane Pireson | Finance, Loans, SBA7a, Small Business

My grandma used to bake with me constantly as a child and made my cookies the key to unlock new friendships. But for me there is more to it that I find comparison with in helping formulate an SBA loan.

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Sometimes the advice we give our kids is the secret sauce everyone needs in their career

April 17, 2024 | Shane Pireson | Entrepreneurship, Growth, Small Business, Strategy

Navigating the journey of small business ownership is like having to do something new as a teenager—it takes courage to embrace the discomfort of the unknown.

Sometimes the advice we give our kids is the secret sauce everyone needs in their career Read More »

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Your experience can make or break your SBA loan. Period.

April 16, 2024 | Shane Pireson | Business Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Management, SBA

How do your prove it when your resume may not show it?

FYI, the ones approving your loan often only see a piece of paper in front of them.

Your experience can make or break your SBA loan. Period. Read More »

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