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Matthew Gilman

FOUNDER AND CEO OF SMB COMPASS

Education

Indiana University Bloomington

Expertise

GovCon Financing Expert, Asset Based Lending, Invoice Factoring, SMB Advocate

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Experience

Ezra Cabrera is an expert in small business growth. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, majoring in Entrepreneurial Marketing. Since 2018, she has dedicated herself to empowering small business owners by delivering actionable insights through her articles. With expertise spanning small business financing, marketing, and management, Ezra has become a trusted resource for entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses. Her work reflects a deep commitment to helping business owners make informed decisions, ultimately driving success in a competitive market.

Articles by Ezra Cabrera

startup capital

Top 10 Financing Choices To Raise Capital for Startup

By Ezra Cabrera / September 2, 2019

Every new startup needs adequate funding

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retail business loans

Top 9 Different Types of Retail Businesses

By Ezra Cabrera / September 2, 2019

The retail industry has been around since 9000-6000 BC.

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beauty salon financing

16 Ways to Improve Your Salon’s Ambiance and Attract More Customers

By Ezra Cabrera / August 30, 2019

The salon industry is customer service-oriented. This means that customer satisfaction should be the core…

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construction software

Top 5 Estimating Software for Construction Companies

By Ezra Cabrera / August 28, 2019

What happens if you don’t accurately estimate the cost of a construction project?

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Funding for Businesses

Invoice Financing: Funding for Businesses with Bad Credit

By Ezra Cabrera / August 27, 2019

It’s a well-known fact that small businesses have a hard time qualifying for loans, especially from banks.

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small business expenses

6 Unexpected Expenses that Catch Businesses Off Guard | SMB Compass

By Ezra Cabrera / August 24, 2019

Underestimating the cost of managing a business is often the most common mistakes

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inventory loan

Why an Inventory Loan is Important | SMB Compass

By Ezra Cabrera / August 23, 2019

If you don’t have enough inventory to meet the demands of your customers, your business could be in trouble.

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hotel trends

4 Popular Trends in the Hotel Industry to Watch Out For | SMB Compass

By Ezra Cabrera / August 21, 2019

What does it take to run a successful hotel amid a competitive industry?

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profitable-staffing

4 Tips in Starting a Profitable Staffing Agency

By Ezra Cabrera / August 20, 2019

Entrepreneurs can attest that staffing businesses can be profitable under the proper management.

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bank bank notes cash

6 Crucial Factors that Affect Your Cash Flow

By Ezra Cabrera / August 16, 2019

You don’t have to be an entrepreneur to know that healthy cash flow is necessary to run a business effectively.

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