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How A Business Start Up Attorney Can Help You | Alker Law Group

June 29th, 2021
Posted By
Greg Alker
Contributors: Susan Alker, Greg Alker
Do you have a business idea that you want to turn into a reality? If so, it is important that you work with an attorney who understands the legalities of small businesses. An experienced business startup attorney can help establish your business corr… Read More
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Categories: Business Start Up, Contracts, Corporate, Debt, Loan Agreements, Regulatory, Tax
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Workouts - Negotiate, Negotiate, Negotiate

May 1st, 2020
Posted By
Susan Alker
Contributor: Susan Alker
A default under a credit facility represents a moment of high risk to a company. It can result in severe consequences, depending on the nature of the default. However, both sides may hope to mitigate the consequences by engaging in a workout or restr… Read More
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Categories: Debt, Workouts

Should I Contact My Lender When Going Into Default?

April 15th, 2020
Posted By
Susan Alker
For businesses with lines of credit or term loans, these times can bring a lot of uncertainty. You may find yourself wondering if you can stay in compliance with the terms of your credit facility, given the way your business results are trending. Wha… Read More
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Categories: Debt, Loan Agreements, Workouts

Risks of Taking on Debt

March 6th, 2020
Posted By
Susan Alker
Companies may hesitate to take on debt, concerned about the risks of debt investment. Debt — unlike equity — must be paid back when it comes due. Some loans even amortize, which means you have to make regular principal payments during the term as… Read More
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Why Borrow Money?

March 2nd, 2020
Posted By
Susan Alker
If you’re used to taking equity investments, you might not think about borrowing money. Smaller companies with shorter operating histories may think they don’t even qualify for debt investment (which may or may not be true). There are several goo… Read More
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Categories: Debt