Raising Business Capital In Today's Market

Business NH Magazine has published several very timely and informative articles of value to small commercial property and business owners.  I recommend you subscribe to ensure you get these great articles.  In the meantime I will continue to repost the most interesting for the benefit of my clients and readers. Knowledge is power... keep building your power base by feeding yourself with knowledge! ~bf Raising Capital Not Red Flags

by JOHN BENTAS 
Business NH Magazine

Businesses looking for capital investments to help them grow traditionally knock on the doors of venture capitalists, financial institutions and other expert investors. But in a sluggish economy, those doors are answered less and, when they do open, yield less fruit.

That has led companies to seek capital from individuals in the form of stocks, loans and other investments. The challenge is ensuring those doors don't become traps for people unfamiliar with securities law-traps that can lead to hefty fines and fees in order to break free.

Finding The Right Capital For Your Business

Excellent article written by John Hamilton of the NH Community Loan Fund.  Food for thought, food for growth, essential tools for your business toolbox.  ~bf Finding the Right Capital Match

Published Tuesday, October 26, 2010 7:00 am

by JOHN HAMILTON 

You've survived the recession, but now your business needs capital to keep up with demand. Raising those funds will require developing a careful strategy so you'll be properly equipped before approaching a bank or alternative source of financing.

Is It Time to Refinance Your Business?

Is It Time to Refinance Your Business?

Very informative article from Business NH Magazine that should be mandatory reading for business and commercial property owners.  I am sending this to my entire commercial database. ~bf

Published Tuesday, November 2, 2010 7:00 am

by CAROL ROBIDOUX AND ERIKA COHEN 

The ads are ubiquitous: With rates in the low fours, there has never been a better time to refinance. There has also never been a more critical time. Between 2010 and 2014 nearly $1.4 trillion in commercial real estate loans nationally will come up for renewal, and about half of them are "underwater," with borrowers owing more than the property is worth, according to a Congressional Oversight Panel report.

Jobs Coming To The New Hampshire Seacoast

Growth & Development in New Hampshire… JOBS coming to the seacoast, some of them new, some from Massachusetts… This is very good news for the New Hampshire economy…  ~bf

Tyco plans to add facility in Newington

By Dave Choate

dchoate@seacoastonline.com

www.seacoastonline.com

November 06, 2010 2:00 AM

NEWINGTON — Tyco Electronics plans to move one of its manufacturing facilities to Newington, bringing one of the world's largest electronics components manufacturers to town.

Seabrook NH Settles Proposed Mall Lawsuit

 … and it looks like the drama and wait is finally proceeding to the next stage, albeit not without controversy.  This is very big news for the burgeoning Seabrook retail corridor on Route 1.  ~bf

November 6, 2010

Abutters condemn secrecy, lack of input

By Angeljean ChiaramidaStaff writer

Daily News | www.newburyportnews.com

SEABROOK — Without allowing comments from abutters or holding a public hearing, the Seabrook Planning Board has unanimously approved a deal struck behind closed doors that will allow a once-rejected half-million square-foot shopping center to be built on Route 1 and settle a lawsuit pending in the state's highest court.

Interesting chart of same store sales October 09 to October 10 gives a good indication of specific performance as well as credit risk...  ~bf

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