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How To Grow A Loan Business

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How To Grow A Loan Business
Growing a loan business is not impossible. It requires hard work.

Starting a business seems to be an escape from unemployment as most people seem to have started different businesses ranging from offline to the trending online business.

Although starting a business is easy, growing a business and maintaining it to stand the test of time is where the problem lies. It is one thing to start a business and a totally different thing to grow the business.

Oftentimes, businesses collapse even before they stand because most supposed entrepreneurs lack the patience to nurture and grow the business. Regardless of the type of business, growing a business to maturity is important. 

On this note, in this article, we will be looking at how to grow a money lending business.

What is a money lending business? 

This is a simple transaction [4] that involves two or more parties where one is the creditor and the other is the debtor.

This business works in a way that the creditor gives money to the borrower for a period of time and expects it back with interest.

Money lending business is like every other Business. It has risks and is also governed by rules and default . Above all, it is profitable. This business can be managed by anybody as long as you are an adult.

WAYS TO GROW A LOAN BUSINESS

So, are you thinking of starting a money lending business? Here are ways to grow the business:

1. Focus

The first way to grow any business is to be focused. Every lending organization is designed for a specific group of customers. For instance, there are those that offer personal loans while others target small businesses. Money lending goes beyond giving money to those in need of it. As a money lender, don’t be a jack of all trades, you will decide the type of loan you will fund, interest rate, etc. Specialize and focus on what you offer. This is important because once you start the business you need to keep it running and profitable. So, be specific in advertising and marketing your business.

In terms of marketing, you need to have a structured plan. According to Pacific Private Money Inc [6] word of mouth is the best form of marketing. So, always endeavour to treat your clients well.

Another area to focus on if you must grow your money lending business is networking. This is a good way to get ideas on how to improve your business to keep it running.

2. Staying Within The Local Market

It is a bad idea to want to expand your business beyond the locals but it is more advised to stay local. This would mean investing and serving where you know since you are conversant with the economy and market trends.

Besides that, you will get to know your clients, the type of business and resources they need. These details, according to Pacific Private Money [3] will aid you when it’s time to recover loans from clients.

3. Be Open To Learning

Regardless of the type of business, growth is attained when learning is part of the process. This is important because it opens your mind. Some helpful ways are reading books and having a mentor to guide you through. Having mentors will save you the stress of making avoidable mistakes. This is because you will most likely learn from their mistakes, especially for those who already have first-hand experience of the business. Besides these, you can also watch entrepreneurial talks.

As a money lender, being open to learning will help you know different market trends.

There are so many resources that are available on the internet. The more you learn, the better your business strategies and the more your business tends to grow.

Don’t let any important information pass you.

4. Organize Your Books

Business growth can not be determined without proper record keeping. Bookkeeping involves the recording, on a regular basis, of a company’s financial transactions. With proper bookkeeping, companies are able to track all information to ascertain areas that needs more attention. Keeping your books in order makes the business look professional. Bearing this in mind, keep all transaction records in order.

5. Grow Your Savings

Before a loan business can grow, you need adequate capital. You can either raise funds from friends and loved ones or more preferably, personal savings. Personal savings come in handy. They also help you when you run into money issues with the business. Therefore, cultivate a culture of saving by setting goals and disciplining yourself to stick to it. Goals have a way of keeping one on track till it’s achieved. Once you have a goal, you already have a direction. You will work hard to reach it.

6. Be Transparent

When it comes to money matters, you must be very careful because things can quickly go south. An easy way to grow your loan business is to be transparent and honest. Always be open about what you can and can not offer to the clients.

If a certain product or service isn’t available in your business refer clients to a trusted source. Thus, building credibility [1] aids in swift growth of loan businesses.

7. Maintain Good Support and Customer Service

There is a popular saying that customers are Kings. Customers’ perceptions can make or break your business. Customers are responsible for keeping the business running. Maintaining a good working environment with them makes it easy for the business to grow and expand fast. A business where customers are not served well is bound to shoot down as fast as it started. When you exceed customers’ expectations, they are likely to tell their friends, family and followers about your business. Good reviews give the business more clients. With this in mind, invest in good customer service..

8. Research Your Competitors

While this might not bring about immediate growth, researching your competitors is one of the most important steps in launching your business (BND,13 Tips to Grow Your Business) [5]. Find out what they are doing that you are lagging in. This will help you form a more productive business strategy, identifying the areas of your business that require more attention in order to boost the growth of the loan business

Conclusion

Starting a business has been made very easy. However, the issue is not about setting up a business but growing and maintaining the business.

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics [2], approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years. Only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more.

So, if you want to be among that 25% whose businesses stand the test of time, pay attention to the things mentioned in this article.

References:

[1] Acquisition International. (2020, October 15). Things to consider when choosing legitimate money lenders. Acquisition International.

https://www.acquisition-international.com/things-to-consider-when-choosing-legitimate-money-lenders/

[2] Deane, M. T. (2010, October 26). Top 6 reasons new businesses fail. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1010/top-6-reasons-new-businesses-fail.aspx

[3] Hanf, M. (2013, January 7). 6 tips for a successful private lending practice. Pacific Private Money. https://www.pacificprivatemoney.com/6-tips-for-a-successful-private-lending-practice/

[4] Mark, N. (2021, February 15). How to grow A money lending business [strategies]. Jisort. https://www.jisort.com/how-to-grow-a-money-lending-business/

[5] Peek, S. (2016, May 12). 13 ways to grow your business quickly. Business News Daily; businessnewsdaily.com. https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7690-rapid-business-growth-tips.html

[6] Private money lending in California. (2016, September 12). Pacific Private Money; Pacific Private Money, Inc. https://www.pacificprivatemoney.com/

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