Growth Dilemma

10/26/2026

Every entrepreneur hits the pit. More hours. Less money. People you wish you didn’t have to work with. Mark Winters knows it well. He has built and sold multiple companies and lost one he loved. Now he helps founders find the right partner to turn their ideas into results. Hear his story with Ami and Lynn on AmiSights.

Full episode airs tomorrow.

Check out the AmiSights Podcast at https://bit.ly/4vc5mdZ

10/26/2026

A bank acquisition can change more than the name on the door.

When one bank acquires another, its SBA lending approach and credit criteria may shift as the organizations integrate.

For business owners pursuing financing, that can create uncertainty. A lender that viewed a particular transaction one way may approach it differently after a change in ownership or credit policy. 📊

That’s why it’s worth looking beyond a single lender’s current appetite. Your financing strategy should account for the fact that lender policies can change.

MultiFunding helps business owners evaluate the broader lending landscape and understand how changes in lender credit policies may affect their financing options.

Get perspective before making your next financing decision: https://bit.ly/4znQScP

10/26/2026

A bank acquisition can change more than the name on the door.

When one bank acquires another, its SBA lending approach and credit criteria may shift as the organizations integrate.

For business owners pursuing financing, that can create uncertainty. A lender that viewed a particular transaction one way may approach it differently after a change in ownership or credit policy. 📊

That’s why it’s worth looking beyond a single lender’s current appetite. Your financing strategy should account for the fact that lender policies can change.

MultiFunding helps business owners evaluate the broader lending landscape and understand how changes in lender credit policies may affect their financing options.

Get perspective before making your next financing decision: https://bit.ly/4znQScP

10/26/2026

10/26: The Myth of Easy Money

10/23/2026

10/23: How Business Owners Can Avoid Burnout

"Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive." Elbert HubbardThe line makes most people laugh. Then it makes them think. Business owners need this reminder more than anyone. Running a company is serious work. But when every slow month feels like a verdict on your worth, the bu...

10/22/2026

10/22: The Real Cost of Financing

Two business owners. Two financing decisions. One shared mistake.A contractor would rather close his business than take an expensive short-term loan. A successful company chose cheap bank money to fund a new venture, and now that venture is straining the whole business. In both cases, the cost of mo...

10/21/2026

“A way to get some dry powder is to help with your next down payment by having cash available from an SBA loan.”
— Ami Kassar, Founder and CEO of MultiFunding

For some business owners, access to capital isn’t only about addressing an immediate expense. It can also be part of planning for future opportunities.

Having available funds may provide flexibility when evaluating acquisitions, growth opportunities, or other strategic decisions. But understanding SBA guidelines, repayment considerations, and how financing fits into the bigger picture is essential.

MultiFunding helps owners think through the role of leverage and capital before making their next move.

Learn how to evaluate your financing options: https://bit.ly/4yd5sDB

10/21/2026

10/21: Private Equity’s Cheap-Money Hangover

Private equity got used to a world where borrowing was cheap and selling a company for a profit was easier. That world has changed. The Wall Street Journal recently reported higher rates are making it harder for buyers to finance deals, harder for funds to sell companies, and harder for firms to rai...

10/20/2026

10/20: When Waiting on Your Bank Costs More Than You Think

An entrepreneur once called me after spending twenty-one months negotiating modified loan terms with her bank. She had been in business for years, owned real estate, and still had assets. She wanted to know what financing options remained.Options existed, but they were far more expensive than they w...

10/19/2026

Capital planning isn’t always about solving today’s need — sometimes it’s about preparing for tomorrow’s opportunity.

One approach discussed is creating “dry powder”: having available capital that can support a future acquisition or business opportunity when the timing is right. 💼

However, financing decisions require careful consideration. SBA loan limits, ownership percentages, and business classifications can all influence how capital may be structured.

The key is understanding how today’s financing choices may affect future flexibility.

MultiFunding helps business owners evaluate financing decisions with a broader view — considering not only available capital, but how it fits into long-term business goals.

Get perspective before making your next financing decision: https://bit.ly/4cRGj8U