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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

What You Need To Know About No Doc Business Loans

By Ezra Cabrera / July 12, 2023

What You Need To Know About No Doc Business Loans | Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin 𝕏 Share on Twitter Contents If you’re a small business owner seeking financing, you may have come across the term “No Doc Business Loans.” These loans offer a simplified and hassle-free approach to securing funds for your business…

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14 Ways to Cut Costs and Save Money for Your Small Business

By Ezra Cabrera / June 30, 2023

14 Ways to Cut Costs and Save Money for Your Small Business | Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter Contents If you’re a small business owner, you’re always looking for ways to improve your company’s financial outlook. You can’t always control how much money you make, but you can control your spending.Fortunately,…

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5 Ways to Measure the Success of Your Marketing Campaigns

By Ezra Cabrera / June 30, 2023

5 Ways to Measure the Success of Your Marketing Campaigns | Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter Contents People may not want to dig under the surface of their marketing campaigns for many reasons. For some, marketing is opaque and mysterious, dealing with too many intangibles to evaluate objectively, and for others,…

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8 Tips for Choosing the Right Pricing Strategy for Your Small Business

By Ezra Cabrera / June 30, 2023

8 Tips for Choosing the Right Pricing Strategy for Your Small Business | Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter Contents Picking the right pricing strategy is one of the most important and consequential decisions any small business makes. So many things are downstream from pricing – the makeup of your customer base,…

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CAN Capital Review – Products, Rates, Qualifications, and More

By Ezra Cabrera / June 7, 2023

CAN Capital Review – Products, Rates, Qualifications, and More | Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin 𝕏 Share on Twitter Contents In the world of business, finding a trustworthy online lender is essential for success. CAN Capital is a prominent lending company known for having excellent reviews and offering merchant cash advances. In our lender…

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9 Tips for Managing a Small Business Loan to Ensure On-Time Payments

By Ezra Cabrera / May 30, 2023

9 Tips for Managing a Small Business Loan to Ensure On-Time Payments | Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter Contents Many small-business owners wanted to be their own boss after becoming disillusioned at their day job – only to discover that there’s a lot of work at every company that goes on…

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7 Ways to Maximize Your Business’s Marketing Efforts on a Limited Budget

By Ezra Cabrera / May 3, 2023

7 Ways to Maximize Your Business’s Marketing Efforts on a Limited Budget | Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter Contents Whether you operate a small business as a side hustle, a mature but moderately successful start-up, or you went all-in on your passion after losing your enthusiasm for your 9-to-5, you’re probably…

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An Overview of Business Expansion Loans for Small Businesses

By Ezra Cabrera / February 12, 2023

Business loans can be used to help your business in many ways.

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Business Loan Personal Guarantees: What You Need to Know

By Ezra Cabrera / February 7, 2023

Business Loan Personal Guarantees: What You Need to Know | Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter Contents As a business owner, you may be asked to provide a personal guarantee when borrowing money or taking out a lease. A personal guarantee is an agreement that you will be personally responsible for debt…

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Line of Credit vs Term Loans: Which is Right for Your Business

By Ezra Cabrera / February 6, 2023

A smart small business owner knows that building a solid financing plan…

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