Freight-Base was ready to develop an online system that would give them an edge over their competitors, but they needed capital quickly to launch it. When the owner was turned away by a local bank, IOU Financial’s fast and simple process became his go-to lending resource, both for his business and his charitable foundation. Freight-Base, […]
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Starting in 1990 with one publication, this Wilmington-based media company has matured into a business that produces two weekly publications and one quarterly publication. The North Carolina small business has been flourishing for 26 years, and has bought and sold six other publications over the course of its success. With his impressive background, and 18
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Shooters Service LTD is one of Metro Detroit’s finest and largest specialty firearms stores in the area. For 35 of its 41 years, it has been located on the same corner; a true landmark in Livonia, Michigan. Originally started by his father in 1975, Roger Little now owns and operates the business. “In the beginning,
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Trinity Event Staffing was ready to take advantage of an expansion opportunity in another major market, but the slow summer season meant hiring staff would be a challenge. IOU Financial helped them add a sales and recruitment team member without stretching their financial resources too thin. Justin Atkinson had 20 years of experience in the
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Today’s small business owner can struggle for months with a bank to receive the smallest amount of financing. Kevin O’Leary understands small businesses and got involved with IOU Financial to ensure small business owners always have access to affordable capital! O’Leary interviewed Jason, owner of DaVinci’s Pizza, who waited for months only to be denied
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After two years of operation, Voodoo Vapor found itself with two successful locations. The company’s owner had recently moved into a larger brick and mortar store and expanded her business with a free-standing mall location. In order to continue the successful growth and evolution of the company, Voodoo Vapor realized that adjusting the way inventory
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Specializing in LED lighting and solar electric panels, Ohio Valley Electric has tripled its growth in the past years. With five-plus years in business and an A+ BBB rating since the start, John, the owner, counts his success to always going the extra mile for his customers. “We started the business to help people, and
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Twin brothers Jermaine and Damian launched No Grease, Inc. in 1997. Growing up with a mother who was a stylist, they were introduced to the hair industry at a young age. Now, with 19 years of experience under their belt, they have five Charlotte, NC locations. NO Grease, Inc. is no ordinary barber shop. The brothers have
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Apple Grove Renovations was founded in the summer of 2010 by owner, Marcus Gregory. Marcus brought a broad construction background spanning over twenty years in the residential, commercial, and industrial fields and quickly forged a team of skilled employees and professional subcontractors. In the spring of 2014, AGR relocated its offices from Louisa to Richmond
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After 13 years in business, Arizona-based Tectonix Steel has grown to the 5th largest company in the country in its industry, employing 48 staff members. Due to being a business in post-recession construction, Jason founder and owner-operator of Tectonix Steel, sought additional working capital from IOU Financial. “Because we’re in the construction business, our cash
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