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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

August 24, 2022

How to find influencers for a small business: 9 tips

Thanks to digital marketing, many successful companies are finding a wider audience online. An increasingly prevalent part of digital marketing is the use of... Read More
August 19, 2022

What is Considered a Traditional Loan? And How Do They Work?

Traditional loans are often the most desirable for small business owners – after all, as their name suggests, they’re a tried-and-true funding option. However, the... Read More
August 18, 2022

Payroll Loans for Small Businesses: 6 Options (Plus Helpful Tips)

Sometimes as a small business owner, payday approaches and you realize you are short on the cash you need to pay your employees. This doesn’t automatically mean your... Read More
July 19, 2022

What is a Prepayment Penalty and What to Look Out For

Looking for a business loan? Be sure to ask about prepayment penalties. These penalties can arise if you repay your loan before your term ends. That might sound... Read More
July 19, 2022

Types of Business Loans: Your Guide to the Perfect Pick

Choosing the right business loan can often mean the difference between success or failure. Several loan types are available from various financial institutions and... Read More
July 19, 2022

Loans for Business Expansion: Here's What You Should Know

It’s a cause for celebration when your small business finds success in its chosen market. And while that’s a notable accomplishment, it comes with its own set of... Read More
July 18, 2022

Pros and Cons of Cosigning a Loan: Things to Consider

Cosigning a loan is a significant financial decision that you shouldn’t take lightly. On one hand, they’re an excellent way to help a loved one rebuild bad credit,... Read More
July 18, 2022

What is a prepayment penalty and what to look out for

Looking for a business loan? Be sure to ask about prepayment penalties. These penalties can arise if you repay your loan before your term ends. That might sound... Read More
July 14, 2022

Invoice Financing vs. Factoring: What Are the Differences?

Although SBA loans and bank term loans can fulfill most traditional small business needs, some borrowers may prefer loans based on their future cash flow. Such... Read More

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