Ah, summer. When the rest of the world is sipping margaritas by the pool, you’re sweating bullets trying to figure out how the hell you’re going to keep up with customer demand, staffing shortages, supply chain slowdowns, and that one employee who “forgets” they already used all their PTO.

We said it last week and we’ll say it again: the problem isn’t your seasonality; it’s how you plan for it.

In our recent post on seasonal funding, we talked about why waiting until you’re flatlining to find financing is a terrible strategy. 

(Spoiler alert: lenders love strength, not desperation.)

Whether you’re running a landscaping company, a brewery, a boutique, or an eCommerce shop about to get hit with a warm-weather shopping surge, this is your cue to stop winging it and start planning.

Here's how to get your sh*t together before the sun fries your margins.

Step 1: Get a Grip on Last Year’s Numbers

Before you go ordering 6,000 units of neon floaties or doubling your staff, look at wha...

 Running a business without a funding backup plan is like skydiving without a reserve parachute—sure, it’s fine… until it’s not.  

This recent SBA loan freeze? Yeah, that’s the universe smacking business owners in the face, reminding them that relying on a single funding source is a terrible idea. If you don’t have a plan B (or C), your business is one “Sorry, we’re out of funds” email away from financial chaos.  

So, let’s talk about how to bulletproof your business against funding disasters. Because hoping for the best without planning for the worst? That’s how businesses go under.  

Why You Need a Backup Plan (And No, "Hoping for the Best" Doesn’t Count)  

Most business owners think they’ll always have access to capital when they need it. But reality has a way of proving otherwise.  

🔴 Banks can reject your loan application.  

🔴 Credit lines can get slashed overnight.  

🔴 Government-backed programs (like SBA loans) can freeze up without warning.  

If any of these happen, ...

Let’s be real for a second. Small business funding sounds straightforward, right? You need cash, you get a loan, and boom—problem solved. 

Wrong. 

In reality, not fully understanding small business funding can wreck your business faster than a late-night tax audit. We’re not talking about just missing out on better rates or leaving money on the table; we're talking about sinking your whole damn ship because you didn’t read the fine print.

Here’s the deal: small business funding is more than just getting approved for a loan. If you don't understand how to navigate the landscape, you’re setting yourself up for financial headaches—and, in some cases, straight-up failure.

The Interest Rate Illusion: Don’t Get Fooled

"Low interest rate!" That's how they hook you, right? Sounds sexy, but let’s dig deeper. 

A low rate on a loan doesn’t always mean you’re saving money in the long run. Short repayment terms and hidden fees can slap you in the face faster than a rejection email from you...