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Max Freedman

Max Freedman

About Max Max Freedman is a Manhattan-born, Jersey-raised, Philly-based writer and editor. He has reported on a variety of small business needs and educated many audiences about them. That said, his content is primarily geared toward newer business owners who need to understand basic terminology, processes, and loan application criteria. His goal is to clarify topics that the entrepreneurs behind growing small businesses might otherwise find complex. Background Max has worked as a writer and editor on content for alternative lenders, business news websites, and blogs geared toward entrepreneurs in need of additional funding. To this day, he writes for a variety of clients and publications in the business writing sphere on topics ranging from SBA 7(a) loans to employee retirement plans and business entity types. Education Max holds a Rutgers University bachelor’s degree and learned much of what he knows about writing and finance from a mentor with over a decade of experience in newsroom journalism and content creation. He moved to Philadelphia to focus on writing after three years of working and living in New York.

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Posts By Max Freedman

November 02, 2022

Restaurant Renovation Loans: 7 Options to Consider

There are plenty of good reasons to consider renovating your restaurant. Maybe you’ve been in operation a while and your building could use some sprucing up. Or maybe... Read More
October 19, 2022

How To Get a Business Loan With No Revenue: 7 Options

Running a small business may be expensive, but the old adage is true: It can take money to make money. That’s where outside funding comes in. An infusion of capital... Read More
October 17, 2022

How to Scale a Business: 7 Strategies For Your Small Business

A successful small business will typically bring you increased revenue over time. Scaling your business is not exactly the same as growing a business. Read on to learn... Read More
October 13, 2022

Tips on how (and why) to freeze your credit report at all 3 bureaus

Let’s say you’ve received notifications about your business credit activity or your business has recently been the victim of identity fraud. In either case – or if... Read More
October 11, 2022

11 Ways a Small Business May Navigate Business Seasonality

Seasonal companies are generally those that carry products with consumer demand during certain parts of the year. Even small businesses that aren’t explicitly seasonal... Read More
October 07, 2022

How to prevent bad credit from hurting your business

If you’re running a business, then you have both a personal and business credit score. These scores play a big role in things like: Whether or not you can qualify for... Read More
October 05, 2022

Cash Flow Forecast: What it is and Why it's Important

As a small business owner, you need a deep understanding of your business finances. You need to understand your profit and loss statement; you need a rock-solid plan... Read More
September 27, 2022

6 Business Renovation Loans for When it's Time for an Upgrade

Growing your business typically requires more working capital than you might have on hand. That’s especially true with business renovations, where changes that could... Read More
September 19, 2022

Can You Get a Long-Term Business Loan Without Great Credit? Here's What You Need to Know

If your business goals mean you need funding, you might worry that finding loans is impossible with a low credit score. You might also know funding options available... Read More

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