AZ Now Biz Author: Robyn Barrett

Robyn Barrett
Robyn Barrett is founder and managing member of FSW Funding, formerly Factors Southwest LLC, specializing in factoring financing for small to mid-size companies.

Recent posts

Embezzlement

Protect Your Business From White-Collar Crime, Embezzlement

In a tough economy, white-collar crimes are more rampant than ever. A study by Marquet International, Ltd. on 2010 embezzlement data found that the average scheme lasted more than 4.5 years, the average loss was $1 million and two-thirds of … Continue reading

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs: Three Key Things To Consider Before Starting Your Business

Three key things for entrepreneurs to consider before starting their own business The benefit of a challenging economy has been the inspiration for new business. As individuals find themselves out of a job they may have held for decades, they … Continue reading

Business Credit Score

Protect Your Business Credit Score, Improve Business Policies

Most people know that how you manage your personal finances directly impacts your credit, but many don’t realize that proper management of your business financials is significant for protecting your company credit standing and ultimately a company’s growth and success. … Continue reading

Attracting Investors

How Can You Make Your Business More Appealing To Potential Investors?

The reality is more and more companies are competing for a limited supply of funding, so much like in the dating scene you want to appear attractive and engaging. Whether your business is seeking financial support from a bank, a … Continue reading

Selling the Company

Planning Ahead: Steps To Selling The Company

With the new year, entrepreneurs and business owners are looking ahead and putting plans in place for the coming year and beyond. For most the focus is on increasing sales and revenues to grow the business, for some it is … Continue reading

Review Operation Procedures, Expenses

Run Your Business Effectively: Evaluate Operating Procedures, Expenses

Run Your Business Effectively: Evaluate Operating Procedures, Expenses Managing expenses effectively is a vital part to running any business. With the new year approaching, what better way to celebrate than to make sure your business is operating as smoothly as … Continue reading

Managing Receivables and Increasing Cash Flow

Managing Receivables: A Key To Improving Cash Flow

Managing Receivables: A Key To Improving Cash Flow Managing cash is critical to the success of any business. Whether you are providing a good or a service, it is important to make sure cash flow allows for day-to-day operations and … Continue reading

Small Business Association, SBA Loans

SBA Loans 101: Funding Small Business Expansion

Funding expansion of small business creates new jobs: SBA Loans 101 All the talk about the American Job Act has many thinking about how crucial the creation of jobs is to an economic turnaround. The reality is a majority of … Continue reading

Factor Financing

Considering Factor Financing Helps Companies Protect And Grow

Considering Factor Financing Helps Companies Protect And Grow Companies faced with a cash-flow squeeze and slow-paying customers can quickly find their own credit ratings at risk and face difficulty securing a credit line or loan. When you don’t quite qualify … Continue reading

Managing Cash Flow, Increasing Cash

Managing Cash Flow And Increasing Cash Balance

The phrase “Cash is King” has never been more true in business than it is today. Unfortunately, while many companies are finding themselves short on cash, lending requirements have become extremely stringent. Moreover, increasing sales don’t always equal increased cash … Continue reading

Prepare loan package, secure loan

Show Me The Money: How To Prepare A Loan Package

The current state of the economy has left companies of all types and sizes in need of cash to keep their doors open, to maintain and to grow. Unfortunately, securing a loan can be tough; and while there are other … Continue reading

Buyers, Choose Your Lender Wisely in Phoenix, Arizona

Buyer Beware: Pick Your Lenders Wisely

A struggling economy and changes in lending practices during recent years made it difficult for many business owners and companies to qualify for traditional bank loans or equity lines of credit. The good news is times are changing. While, the … Continue reading

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