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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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July 04, 2022

How to Qualify For A Small Business Loan in 5 Steps

When seeking business funding, it is best to apply for a loan with the lowest rate and longest terms. After all, you want the proceeds to help you reach your business... Read More
June 02, 2022

Types of Funding For Small Businesses: 12 Great Options

Let’s say your bank account lacks enough cash for payroll, a commercial real estate purchase, or anything in between. In that case, one of the many types of funding... Read More
May 31, 2022

Small Business Loan For an Online Business: A Quick Guide

The process of getting a small business loan for an online business is mostly the same as if you run an in-person operation. If anything, both types of businesses face... Read More
May 31, 2022

Six Types of SBA Loans: A Comprehensive Overview

You’ve probably heard that there are several types of SBA loans available when seeking funding for your small business. While it may take time to find the right loan for your... Read More
May 16, 2022

How to Finance Small Business Growth: 12 Ways to Consider

Most small business owners are always searching for ways to improve their business. However, any and all improvements you make require additional capital. That’s true... Read More
May 09, 2022

Credit Score For Small Business Loan: Requirements and Tips

The process of getting a small business loan can be complicated. There are several requirements you’ll have to meet before lenders can approve you, and these... Read More
May 08, 2022

7 Tips on Getting a First-Time Small Business Loan

The word debt strikes fear into the heart of most consumers and business owners. But all types of debt are not created equal. Taking on debt can help your small business grow. Read More
April 20, 2022

Is a Small Business Loan Installment Or Revolving?

As you look at funding options for your small business, you’ll likely see two repayment structures. One structure might require you to repay what you’ve borrowed in... Read More
April 19, 2022

Is a Small Business Loan Secured or Unsecured?

When you need funding for your small business and you look up loans, certain terms and conditions might worry you. Namely, the prospect of collateral – assets a lender... Read More

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The SmartBiz® Small Business Blog and other related communications from SmartBiz BankSM are intended to provide general information on relevant topics for managing small businesses. Be aware that this is not a comprehensive analysis of the subject matter covered and is not intended to provide specific recommendations to you or your business with respect to the matters addressed. Please consult legal and financial professionals for further information.