Ty Kiisel

Ty Kiisel

Ty Kiisel is a Main Street business advocate, author, and marketing veteran with over 30 years in the trenches writing about small business and small business financing. His mission at Nav is to make the maze of small business financing accessible by weaving personal experiences and other relevant anecdotes into a regular discussion of one of the biggest challenges facing small business owners today.

Articles by Ty Kiisel

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5 Things You Can Learn From a 9x Turnaround CEO

Several years ago I met 9x turnaround CEO and author Dick Cross not long after he published his first book, …
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What is Commercial Loan/Mortgage Forbearance?

Many small businesses are suffering financial hardship right now because of COVID-19 and shelter-in-place orders that have shuttered many for …
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What Lenders Want to Know Right Now

Whether you’re talking to an SBA lender or any other lender, they all are trying to get the answer to …
COVID-19

The Importance of Trade Credit Post COVID-19

One of the most undervalued credit opportunities a small business owner can leverage is the trade credit he or she …
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Beyond the PPP: Alternative Financing Options Still Available Today

I think it’s safe to say the Paycheck Protection Program wasn’t a good fit for every small business looking for …
COVID-19

What You Need to Know About Managing Cash Flow Post COVID-19

Poor cash flow management has rung the death knell for many small businesses over the years, making successful cash flow …
COVID-19

3 Things You Need to Know About Your FICO Score Post COVID-19

For most small business owners, your personal credit score will likely always be part of any business creditworthiness discussion you …
COVID-19

Building Business Credit in the Wake of COVID-19

One of the things we’ve learned through the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), is that your credit profile …
COVID-19

Your Credit Profile Mattered When Applying for a PPP Loan

If your PPP loan application was denied because of credit issues, you weren’t alone. We’ve spoken to a number of …