Team member matthew

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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  • American Express
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  • American Window Cleaner
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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

medical business loan

5 Steps in Preparing for a Medical Business Loan

By Ezra Cabrera / January 25, 2019

There’s nothing more fulfilling than finally becoming the boss of your trade.

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business credit score

6 Proven Ways to Improve Your Business Credit Score | SMB Compass

By Ezra Cabrera / January 24, 2019

Maintaining a strong credit score is important if you’re planning on applying for a small business loan.

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lease equipment

5 Reasons Why It’s Better to Lease Equipment | SMB Compass

By Ezra Cabrera / January 22, 2019

Many business owners want to modernize their equipment in order to keep up with the competition.

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supplier financing program

How the Supplier Financing Program Works

By Ezra Cabrera / January 21, 2019

The supplier financing program falls under supply chain financing, also known as reverse factoring.

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landscaping loans

Landscaping Loans for Landscaping Businesses | SMB Compass

By Ezra Cabrera / January 17, 2019

When looking to expand or grow your landscaping business, you’ll definitely need cash – and a lot of it.

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long term loans

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Loans | SMB Compass

By Ezra Cabrera / January 14, 2019

From bridging cash flow gaps to expanding your business operations,

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how to get a loan to start a restaurant updated

How to Get a Loan to Start a Restaurant

By Ezra Cabrera / January 9, 2019

The process of opening a new restaurant has its own set of struggles.

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restaurant business loan

What You Need to Know About Restaurant Busines Loans

By Ezra Cabrera / January 8, 2019

Did you know it takes approximately $498,888 to open a restaurant?

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How to Find the Right Business Loan Broker

Finding the Right Business Loan Broker | SMB Compass

By Ezra Cabrera / January 5, 2019

The business loan industry operates the same way as the real estate industry.

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hotel lending

4 Most Popular Loan Programs to Finance Your Hotel

By Ezra Cabrera / November 20, 2018

Starting or running a hotel costs a lot of money.

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