Small Business Financing Traps to Avoid

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Small business owners are among the most vulnerable clients in your practice - and when they need capital to grow, survive, or pivot, one wrong financing decision can unravel every thing. From predatory merchant cash advances to balloon-payment traps and hidden personal guarantee clauses, the small business lending landscape is riddled with pitfalls that even sophisticated borrowers miss. This fast-paced, practical session cuts through the noise. In just 60 minutes, you'll walk away with a clear framework for spotting high-risk financing structures, advising clients on what to watch for before they sign, and identifying the clauses most likely to trigger default, personal liability, or lender overreach. Whether your clients are taking out an SBA loan, a line of credit, or a revenue-based advance, you'll be equipped to protect them (and your practice). Register today! Spot the most dangerous clauses in small business loan agreements before your clients sign. Understand where merchant cash advances, revenue-based financing, and alternative lenders create risk. Advise clients on personal guarantees, confession of judgment clauses, and UCC blanket liens. Recognize lender overreach and predatory terms that may violate state and federal law. Build a practical due diligence checklist you can use in every small business financing engagement. Show more