Free Up Cash Flow

Sales don't equal profitability and profitability does not equal cash flow. Many businesses find themselves with steady sales numbers and are profitable on their P&L while still strapped for cash. The Consultants at The Gordon Group analyze a businesses financial health to determine the changes owners can make to improve cash flow. We negotiate terms with clients, vendors, and lenders to place businesses in a better cash position.

If your businesses is facing a cash crunch here is a tip to consider:

Call your vendors and negotiate the terms of repayment. You may find that they are willing to work with you by extending your due date or provide you with a discount when paying within a shorter time frame.

To learn more ways to free up cash flow and increase profitability contact The Gordon Group today at 253-838-8711 or aj@gordon-group.net.

Survey: Banks leave CFOs feeling shortchanged - Related Stories - SmartBrief for CFOs

"Tired of being at the mercy of their banks, CFOs are working hard to regain the upper hand.

In a new CFO survey, almost 25% (of 640-plus respondents) describe their relationship with their primary bank as "strictly transactional" — that is, their bank is interested in them only as a source of revenue. Another 20% classify it as "deteriorating" or "abysmal." Between now and the middle of next year, more companies — 19% of midsize businesses and 16% of small businesses, according to Greenwich Associates — will issue requests for proposals, a key step in switching to new banks."

At the Gordon Group we offer CFO consulting services to assist businesses with all of their financial needs, including working with banks. We find that most business owners are fantastic at what they do but less productive when handeling the financial matters of the company. As a business owner it is difficult to manage your employees, products, clients and sales while also keeping an eye on the bottom line. That's where we come in. At the Gordon Group we work to increase profitability and ensure that your business is working for you. Our team of experts have commercial banking experience, making it easier for your company to get the financing it needs to increase cash flow.

Give us a call to see how we can put more money in your pocket and help you achieve greater levels of success.

253-838-8711
aj@gordon-group.net

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Mr. Buffett and GFG think alike

After the Government committed $700 billion to bail out financial firms and automakers, Warren Buffett thinks the US would feel compelled to rescue a state facing default.

Here at Gordon Financial Group Inc., our thought is very similar to Mr. Buffett’s. Nowadays many businesses have been turned down for traditional bank financing because one piece of the puzzle is curved instead of straight, yet they have a solid business plan & foundation.

For those businesses, we can help! Not only do we have options for financing, but we can also help to increase profits. Who wouldn’t want that?

Call one of our associate’s today to get started (253) 838-8711 or visit us at www.GordonFinancialGroup.net

Is it time to purchase your own commercial real estate building for your business?

The answer is ABSOLUTELY yes!

Commercial real estate, in general, has seen a dramatic decrease in value over the last 24 months. As vacancies rise, tenants have more options and are able to negotiate better deals for the space they need to operate their business.

At Gordon Financial Group, Inc. we offer creative options for you as a business owner to take the next step of owning commercial real estate. We have access to SBA funds, Wholesale commercial funds, Private Equity funds and many other options that allow us to find the right avenue for you to start building wealth through the ownership of commercial real estate.

We have had the opportunity to talk with many successful business and real estate owners throughout the Pacific Northwest and they all seem to have the same story. Aside from being very driven and embodying a entrepreneurial spirit, they all give way to the fact that its not so much how they acquired their success, but when.

Call Jason Cole today to discuss purchasing your own commercial real estate building. Or if now is not the time to buy, we can help you with your current lease options too.

Business Lines of Credit - $100,000

We assist many of our business clients with obtaining the appropriate financing for their working capital needs. A business line of credit can provide the funding to support business operational expenses on a monthly basis.

How does a $100,000 line of credit sound? How does having the money available for you to access within two weeks?

One of Gordon Financial Group, Inc's preferred lender's program might be just want you are looking for.

Call Kristen Olsen today to get started~

Apartment Financing - Low Cost, Low Rates

Low rates, low costs, quick loan closings.

That is what you can expect from our experienced team at Gordon Financial Group, Inc. We specialize in serving the Greater Puget Sound area; but have done deals in all parts of Washington, Oregon, and California.

Rates for Apartment financing for loan amounts between $500,000 - $5,000,000 start at 5.50%!! And, best of all, a flat origination fee of $5,000...regardless of the loan size. We close most loans within 8 weeks of submission.

Gordon Financial Group, Inc. recently funded loans in Seattle ($1,500,000), Tacoma ($2,200,000), and a small one in Lakewood ($750,000).

Give our office a call today, 253-838-8711, and one of our associates can assist you with your next purchase or refinance.

www.GordonFinancialGroup.net

Marrying the right person

There are several ways in this great country to become rich; own a business (or several like Mr. Buffett), develop revolutionary software that changed the landscape of technology (like Mr. Gates), or marry the right person.

Christy Walton chose the latter. She married John Walton, son of Sam Walton (founder of Wal-Mart). Unfortunately John passed away in 2005; however, the Wal-Mart shares did not. Christy is reportedly worth $22.5 billion.

I guess everyone has their own investment strategy. We at Gordon Financial Group, Inc. can help with your investment strategy too. Sorry, we won't give marriage advice though.

Business loans, we do those too!

Gordon Financial Group, Inc. can assist our clients with all their business financing needs.

Commonly we are thought of as just a commercial real estate lender; however, we also help our clients obtain financing for lines of credit, working capital, equipment, and more. The rates are commonly tied to the Wall Street Journal Prime rate, or have a short term fixed rate of approximately 5-7 years.

Today's Rates for Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate loans still have very attractive, low rates. Today's rates start at 4.71%, for loans $1MM and up. We have financing options for all types of commercial real estate properties: Apartments, Office, Retail, Industrial, Owner-Occupied, Mobile Home Parks, and more.

Call one of our eight experienced associates today at (253)838-8711 or visit our website site at www.GordonFinancialGroup.net.

New sizes at Starbucks

Forget about Tall, Grande and Venti, Starbucks has two new sizes: Plenta and Micra. The Plenta is a 128-ounce drink for caffeine addicts who can't get enough coffee, and for those who need just a tiny sip, you can get the 2-ounce Micra. And don't worry about all that paper waste from the new Plenta sized-cup, Starbucks says you can reuse your gigantic Plenta cups in a number of useful ways including as a planter, lampshade or yoga block.

Geely to buy Volvo from Ford for $1.8 billion

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group signed a binding deal today to buy Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo Cars unit for $1.8 billion, allowing the independent Chinese automaker to expand its foothold in Europe.

Interesting fact, the transaction will be made through a $200 million note, while the remainder will be paid out in cash. The Gordon Financial Group, Inc. team will be contacting Geely to see if they have another $1.6B in cash laying around and would like to invest in our new Private Equity Fund.

The Word's Top Billionaire

For the third time in three years, the world has a new richest man.

Riding surging prices of his various telecom holdings, including giant mobile outfit America Movil, Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim Helu has beaten out Americans Bill Gates (#2) and Warren Buffett (#3) to become the wealthiest person on earth and nab the top spot on the 2010 Forbes list of the World's Billionaires.

Look for the staff at Gordon Financial Group, Inc. to one day be on Forbes list!

Federal Funds rate

The Fed voted last week to keep the Federal Funds rate at its target level of 0- to 25- basis points citing limited concerns with inflationary pressures as dictated in this week's releases of the Producer and Consumer Price Indexes. The Fed noted that while economic conditions continue to improve, the need for lower rates is still necessary to help combat a still staggering Unemployment Rate of nearly 10%.

Other news, Gordon Financial Group, Inc. now has a foosball table at its Federal Way office. Stop by anytime to talk business while playing table top soccer. And don't worry, we still have our putting green!

Return on Investment

One thing we discuss with our clients constantly is ROI, or Return on Investment. Those three letters can make a potential deal fly or flop. Each individual looks at ROI differently; case in point, Nike.

Tiger Woods recently gave two separate 5 minute interviews to ESPN and Golf Channel. During the interviews Woods wore his staples; Tiger Woods hat (Nike), Nike sweater, and a Tag Heuer watch. Nike estimated that those 5 minutes of brand exposure was worth $2.4 million...a fairly good return on investment if you ask me!

Gordon Financial Group, Inc. has multiple ways to assist with our clients ROI, we'll even throw in a GFG hat and sweater for free~

Still Seeing Green?

As we log into our computers this morning, many of us are battling the aftermath of our St. Patrick's Day celebrations. With the Guinness beers, Shepard's pie, corned beef and cabbage, and various other symbolic and often "green dyed" Irish treats, a lot of us are still seeing green and might be for the next few days!

The team at Gordon Financial Group, Inc. is also seeing green, but not because of St. Patrick's Day. We are seeing green because already this month we have funded over $3MM in new commercial real estate loans. That also means our clients are seeing green because a few of these loans were "cash-out" refinances.

If you would like to be seeing more green, and not in the form of a Leprechaun, give one of our associates a call today at 253-838-8711 or visit our website at www.GordonFinancialGroup.net

Pacific Northwest - An International Gateway

Recently, Twin Development LLC announced their plans for a mixed-use development project located in downtown Federal Way, WA. With the support from the City of Federal Way, Twin Development LLC will utilize international revenue sources in conjunction to the new EB-5 Immigrant Investor program to fund the majority of the development.

Federal Way is the 8th largest city in Washington with a population of 88,580. The city provides an attractive geographic location, streamlined permitting, and business-friendly tax structure.

Each of us at Gordon Financial Group, Inc. support new economic development, especially in our own "backyard". We will do our best to follow the progress of this development and we will keep our eyes peeled for other projects from Twin Development LLC and other local developers.

Today's Multi-Family Loan Rates

Rates are still low for multi-family housing loans. The 10-Year Treasury is at 3.69% today, which is a direct correlation to the low interest rates. 5-Year Fixed rates for Multi-Family acquisition or refinance loans start at 4.87%!! 10-Year Fixed rates start at 5.86%, 15-Year at 6.54%, and 30-Year at 7.08%.

Feel free to call our team at Gordon Financial Group, Inc. today at 253-838-8711 or visit us on the web at www.GordonFinancialGroup.net

Recent Hire - Kristen Olsen, Business Development Officer

The team at Gordon Financial Group, Inc. is very pleased to hire Kristen Olsen as one of our Business Development Officers. Kristen will be located at our firms headquarters in Federal Way, WA. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise with a decade of management and sales experience in banking, finance, and insurance. Kristen will be working with local business owners and commercial real estate investors in South King County and Pierce County. Feel free to contact her at the office, 253-838-8711, or Kristen@GordonFinancialGroup.net.