Ascentium Capital Blog

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in modern marketing. AI-powered solutions can help automate repetitive tasks, analyze customer data and behavior, and generate personalized content and recommendations. Leveraging AI technologies can provide companies with a competitive edge by delivering superior outcomes and streamlining marketing efforts. If you're intimidated or unsure how to get started with AI, don't worry. Here's your beginner's guide to integrating AI into your strategy. (Read More...)

The frequency and intensity of challenges faced by those in the commercial vehicle industry have been increasing dramatically over the last three years. Surprises introduced by the Covid pandemic, supply chain disruptions, hikes in the cost of fuel, and the passage of a massive infrastructure bill contribute to an unpredictable environment that has made forecasting future business more difficult and extremely critical. (Read More...)

Dickson Furniture Manufacturers, based in Houston, TX, has been providing unmatched expertise in furniture and case goods manufacturing for the hospitality industry for over 45 years. In 2020, industry supply chain issues, mandated shutdowns, and cash flow challenges disrupted operations for this traditionally ‘cash in advance' business. Read how an Ascentium Capital financing solution helped Dickson set records, save jobs and change the way hotels buy furniture. (Read More...)

Whenever business owners are applying for financing, their credit scores are examined. This may include your personal credit score as well as your business credit score. But how exactly do your personal and business credit scores impact your business financing options? Let’s find out. (Read More...)

Facing a possible recession can be scary, especially for small and mid-sized businesses. While the factors involved in a recession are often out of our hands, there are practical steps we can take to prepare. From creating a strategy to identifying financing options, these four tips will help recession-proof your business. (Read More...)

For Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) owners, things didn’t look so good in 2020. Now, over halfway through 2022, QSRs are shaking and baking while many industries continue to struggle. Through the pandemic, QSRs were clearly essential as drive through lines wound through neighborhood streets. With hungry mouths to feed, successful operators take pride in filling a need and working tirelessly to offer the food and convenience consumers crave. (Read More...)

Approximately 1.2 million women are employed in the male-dominated U.S. construction industry. As their numbers grow, women are trail-blazing their way to various roles in management, including ownership. Myriam Sanchez, Owner of Sky Crane, shares her journey as a successful Latina businesswoman in the crane industry. (Read More...)

You may have heard the saying that behind every strong man is an even stronger woman. Well, that may hold true with the power couple behind the ongoing success of Ahearn Equipment. In 1977, Ahearn Equipment was established by Tim and Donna Ahearn in their back yard in rural North Brookfield, MA. The business began as a mobile repair service on a farm and has gone through a series of expansions. Ahearn Equipment has now passed to the second generation and is owned and run by Donna’s two sons who opened a second dealership in 2021 located in Hudson, NH. Although she is no longer at the helm, Donna made her mark on the business and laid a solid foundation for the future. (Read More...)