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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

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
September 15, 2022

Small Business Loan Repayment: 7 Easy Steps to Pay It Back

Whether you’re expanding a business or upgrading your equipment, there’s one thing that you’ll need above anything else: working capital. As the saying goes, you need... Read More
September 09, 2022

SBA Loans vs. Alternative Loans: What's Best for You?

As a business owner ready to expand, you’ll find a plethora of small business funding options available to you. If you tried to qualify for a traditional loan through... Read More
September 08, 2022

How to Lower Your Bills: 12 Ways to Reduce Monthly Costs

Here is the scenario: You sit down to review your company’s spending over the last few months and you see numbers much higher than you’re used to. You wonder right... Read More
September 05, 2022

How to Fill Out a Personal Financial Statement - SBA Form 413

A Small Business Administration (SBA) loan is often one of the best types of loans for small business owners because of lower rates and long repayment terms. The SBA –... Read More
September 01, 2022

Business Loan Rejection: 10 Potential Reasons Why

One of the first things you’ll likely consider when starting or expanding your business is how you’ll be able to operate profitably. Many small business owners plan to... Read More
August 29, 2022

Short-Term Working Capital Loan: SBA CAPLines and Alternatives

If your small business needs funding, a short-term loan can help. A revolving credit line might help too. The SBA CAPLines loan program offers both these options.... Read More
August 26, 2022

Do You Have a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)? Here's What to Know

In business, as in life, anything can happen at any time. Some can be great, like an unexpected interest in your products or services from a high-paying potential... Read More

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