cls | April 12, 2010
As I sit on the beach in Delray Florida, I can’t help but notice the massive amount of retirees who dwell here. My family had lunch at a local restaurant and there was a group of retired men huddling in the back. It must have been at least 20 of them, laughing and joking around. [...]
cls | March 31, 2010
It’s that time again!! CLS is gearing up for the next “Causeway Tour”. On Wednesday April 28th 8:00am-noon.
If you would like a first-hand look at the world of commercial real estate investing, you need to “Get on the Bus”.
Unlike residential real estate investing, where most people can at least relate to the process from purchasing [...]
cls | March 30, 2010
I am so thrilled that we have another 30 days!!! I really hope they extend it through the end of the year. Click here for the details.
SBA Recovery Act Provisions Extended to April 30
cls | March 29, 2010
Yes, I confess, I would frequent chamber events. I knew the rules… You are allowed to visit a few times but eventually you would need to join. So I would lay low for a few months and then pop back up again. What was the deal? Why was it so hard for me to take [...]
cls | March 26, 2010
This weather is driving me crazy. Warm, cold, cold, warm, make up your mind already!! Just when you think you can put away the winter clothes, the temperature drops again. Much like the climate we deal with in the physical realm, the economic climate has been equally unpredictable. The cold weather in the South East [...]
cls | March 16, 2010
Banks have historically been on the front line of small-business lending. Unfortunately that has not been the case as of late. However, there are still some amazing things happening. Here in Atlanta, we were able to secure funding for a local restaurant owner to purchase a foreclosed property that was across the street from a [...]
cls | October 21, 2009
I can’t help but hope that our government will get it right this time. Small businesses are the pulse of our economy and yet they are failing daily. We need help Mr. President!!! No need to worry about us Small Business owner not taking care of our obligations. Typically our “obligations” and our “customers” are one in the same. And as small business owners, we are smart enough to know WHO to take care of. Let’s get it right this time around.
cls | September 10, 2009
I was picking the kids up from school the other day and as I was waiting on the light to turn green, I saw a sign that read “Trying to Stay in Business Sale”. I was expecting the sign to read “Going Out of Business Sale”, like so many others. But this one was indeed [...]
cls | July 16, 2009
Cash-Flow is at the top of every business owners mind these days. Everyone is thinking of creative ways to increase their bottom line. Lenders are really paying close attention to the cash flow of their current clients and those who are seeking funding. So how do you increase your cash-flow? Check out this great video [...]
cls | June 29, 2009
As I have started to grow my team of Commercial Loan Consultants, most of who would much rather work from home than drive into the office daily; I have an urgent need to put basic processes in place to insure timely communication amongst us. I must admit that the thought of not seeing them is [...]
