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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

July 11, 2022

How Fast Can You Get a Small Business Loan? 6 Considerations

There may be times when a small business owner needs to get a loan to boost cash flow to meet business goals. One factor to consider is how quickly you need loan... Read More
July 08, 2022

Independent Contractor Loans: Here's What You Should Know

Working as an independent contractor or self-employed person has its benefits, but it also comes with some financial uncertainty. Your earning potential could be... Read More
July 06, 2022

Source of Funds Examples in a Business Plan: 8 Suggestions

A solid business plan is one of the most important documents you’ll need to create for your company. This document provides a roadmap for your company’s future... Read More
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
July 04, 2022

What is Equity Financing and How Does it Work? (+ Examples)

Businesses require lots of tools, equipment, and people to launch or grow – in other words, lots of money. That’s true both in the long term and the short term. At any... 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 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

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