Cherness & Associates (C&A), unlike traditional banks, offers a variety of financing options and literally dozens of potential funders who can meet the unique financial needs of small businesses. Among the financial options offered by C&A are equipment leasing, factoring, purchase order financing, merchant financing, and asset based financing. The funders used by C&A often require less paperwork than traditional banks and, in many instances, can approve funding applications in less time than most banks. The other major advantage of utilizing the services of C&A is flexibility. A C&A Business Finance Consultant will meet with the small business owner when and where it is convenient for the owner. Interested small business owners can call C&A for a free, no obligation consultation.