{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61868d2bd3839a0013af22a7/61868d38191fd30013f8b3d7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Her CFO Tips: How To Find Out If Your Business Can Afford Debt Financing","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61868d2bd3839a0013af22a7/61868d38191fd30013f8b3d7.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>As a female founder and CEO, you might think that debt in your business is a bad thing. However, did you know that if you’re running a business, chances are, you likely already have business debt? One form of business debt is paying your suppliers a few days after they send an invoice. Now, this is a type of short-term debt financing strategy. There are many other ways you can leverage business debt finance to build and grow your business. You just need to learn how.</p><p>In this episode, I’ll discuss the calculations you need for determining if your business is ready to take on debt as a financing strategy. Debt doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, there’s a wealth of possibilities you can explore if you have the right mindset. So tune in to this episode to learn more!</p><p><b>Episode Highlights</b></p><ul><li>[01:35] Business Debt and Debt Financing</li><li>[03:09] Thinking Like a Lender Tip #1: Debt Service Coverage Ratio</li><li>[04:36] Thinking Like a Lender Tip #2: Business Debt-to-Income Ratio</li><li>[05:25] Thinking Like A Lender Tip #3: Assessing Debt Payment</li><li>[05:49] The Importance of a Financial Forecast</li><li>[06:51] Making Proactive and Strategic Business Decisions</li></ul><p><b>Enjoyed This Podcast?</b></p><p>Write a review and share this with your friends.</p><p><b>Connect With Me</b></p><p>Ready to transform your purpose into an impactful business financial story, profit, and joy?<a href='https://www.christinasjahli.com/lets-chat'> Schedule a chat</a> with me at any time.</p><p><b>Resources<br/><br/></b>Visit Christina Sjahli’s website for related episodes on the <a href='https://www.christinasjahli.com/herceojourneypodcast'><b>Her CEO Journey™ Podcast</b></a>.</p><p><a href='https://www.christinasjahli.com/post/the-circular-approach-decreasing-plastic-waste-with-a-sustainable-business'><b>The Circular Approach: Decreasing Plastic Waste with a Sustainable Business - The Journey of Plaine Product</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.christinasjahli.com/post/changing-the-future-of-business-slow-growth-and-sound-financial-planning-are-the-secrets'><b>Changing the Future of Business: Slow Growth and Sound Financial Planning are the Secrets - The Journey of Badger</b></a></p><p>Understand whether your needs fall under long term debt financing or short term debt financing with the previous episode of Her CFO Tips:</p><p><a href='https://www.christinasjahli.com/post/her-cfo-tips-financing-strategy-based-on-short-term-versus-long-term-capital-needs'><b>Her CFO Tips: Financing Strategy Based on Short-Term versus Long-Term Capital Needs</b></a></p><p>Download the <a href='https://www.fundera.com/resources/tools/debt-coverage-ratio-calculator?campaign=10078&amp;source=Fundera_Impact'><b>Debt Service Coverage Ratio Calculator</b></a>, so you can see if your business can handle debt! </p>","author_name":"Christina Sjahli"}