In Part 2, Episode 9 of Merchantry with Ben Tregoe, CEO & Founder of Bainbridge Growth, learn about the impact of high-interest rates on founders, what the Cost of Capital means to a lender, the difference between bank loans and alternative funding sources, options available to brands looking to raise capital and more.
Cause & effect of high interest when companies borrow funds (0:00)
How does a brand evaluate the options when raising funds? (5:16)
What is the concept of matching? (9:04)
The world of fun - retail & eCommerce (12:02)
De-emphasis on Finance teams, why & how its a detriment (13:00)
Black Friday & Cyber Monday predictions recap (14:10)
Recommended resources & planning for a startup (17:49)
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