Category: Borrower Stories
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Traveler: More than a business—A unique and close-knit community brought to life by a simple loan
Here at CNote, we fight for financial empowerment. That sounds like a lofty sentiment, but oftentimes it plays out fairly simply in reality: small businesses need loans, and CNote provides community lenders with the funds to make more of these loans. Traveler is one of the many success stories associated with community lending. We’re excited…
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Ingrid Murray – Prospect Cleaning Service – More than a loan, an investment in mutual success
Community lending – Helping small businesses grow Running a small business is a huge challenge. Even with the best-laid business plan and capital to spare, if you want to follow the long road to success you are going to need some help. Be it financial planning or access to skilled employees, a small business’ ability…
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Roberto Romeo – Michiko Studios – Giving Local Artists a Place to Create
Finding the space to create While New York City is overflowing with artists and creatives, one thing the city is always short on is space. This is especially true for musicians who need rehearsal spaces that are both affordable and acoustically sound. That’s where Roberto Romeo (pictured) saw a tremendous opportunity to expand his small…
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Fany Gerson – La Newyorkina – Seeing Opportunity When Others See a Challenge
Community Lender Helps Entrepreneur Grow Her Business La Newyorkina is a place for handmade Mexican ice cream, paletas (ice pops), chamoyadas & other treats. It is also a fan favorite all around New York City. La Newyorkina is known for using unique flavors, fruits, and ingredients in its colorful paletas (Mexican popsicles). The journey to small business success…
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Maria Cruz – Heavenly Flowers – How a loan can fund a dream
Keeping The Florist Business Local Who knew the flower business was so competitive? Most of your revenues come from just a few days out of the year and it is a supply chain and logistics nightmare. Not only that, but with online ordering and distribution networks, it takes real dedication and talent to separate yourself…