Small business debt news, interviews and commentary from Valcor. Since 1994, Valcor has helped small and mid-sized businesses across North America raise capital when times are good and restructure debt when they’re not.
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Small Business Debt News, Interviews and Analysis
Reporters call Valcor for the small business view on debt, capital, cash flow, interest rates, tariffs and the broader economy. The firm has been interviewed and quoted by The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Fox Business, Yahoo Finance and Moneywise. Each article below summarizes the story, links to the original and explains what an owner in the same position can do next.
Valcor works with small and mid-sized businesses across North America in good times and bad. When business is strong, that means raising growth capital and refinancing on better terms. When it isn’t, it means restructuring debt and negotiating with lenders before a default narrows the options.
Whether you are planning for growth or under pressure from creditors, request a confidential consultation.
The Widow, the IRS and the Unfiled Returns: David Sussman in Moneywise and Yahoo Finance
A widow fears $80,000 in IRS debt from her late husband’s unfiled returns. Valcor CEO David Sussman tells Moneywise when the estate owes, when she does, and why… Continue Reading
Crumbl Franchisees Have a Debt Problem: David Sussman in The Food Institute
Crumbl is closing stores, but its franchisees still owe the bank. Valcor CEO David Sussman tells The Food Institute why falling sales turn into a personal-guarantee problem for… Continue Reading
Two Owners Beat the Squeeze: Real Licensee Success Stories
A commercial mortgage maturing into higher rates. A trucking firm caught between costly diesel and soft freight. Two owners who were not failing, just structured for a different… Continue Reading
Small Business Economy Update: Pressure Is Building
Costs are up, tariffs are biting, and credit is expensive. Here is what July’s economic data means for small business margins, cash flow, and debt. Continue Reading
INFLATION IS BACK, AND THE FED IS STUCK – 4.2% Inflation, No Rate Relief
May CPI climbed to 4.2%, its highest since 2023, and the Fed is stuck. Here is what rising inflation, energy costs, and elevated debt mean for small business… Continue Reading
THE FED HELD TODAY. Main Street Is Still Holding Its Breath.
The FOMC voted 8–4 to hold rates at 3.5%–3.75% — the most divided Fed vote since 1992. With inflation back to 3.3% and oil near $107, small business… Continue Reading
OIL PRICES SURGED 35% IN A WEEK. Is Your Business Protected?
The U.S.- Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions are sending fuel, shipping, and energy costs sharply higher — and SMBs are already feeling the squeeze. Continue Reading
8 SIGNS DEBT IS STARTING TO RUN YOUR BUSINESS
A practical 2026 checklist to identify when debt starts controlling your business. Learn the 8 warning signs, what they mean, and how Valcor helps stabilize viable companies through… Continue Reading
SMALL BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING IN 2026: 5 Lifeline Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know Before It’s Too Late
Discover how small businesses can achieve debt relief in 2025 through debt mediation, business restructuring, raising capital, and practical turnaround strategies. Learn how to avoid bankruptcy and stabilize… Continue Reading
2025: THE GOOD, BAD AND THE UGLY – Rick Andrade with David Sussman
Investment banker and market advisor Rick Andrade joins David Sussman to discuss expectations for small business owners ahead for 2025. For 3 decades Rick has helped CEOs and… Continue Reading
RICHARD VAGUE: THE PARADOX OF DEBT & THE NEXT ECONOMIC DISASTER
As the credit agencies lower ratings of a growing number of banks and our national debt continues to soar, what is the outlook for the economy and small… Continue Reading
Execs Offer 4 Steps to Survive a Recession
“Can you find cost-saving measures by negotiating insurance (health, workers comp, premiums, etcetera), travel, 401(k)s and pensions?” suggested David Sussman, the CEO of Valcor, a small-business restructuring, debt… Continue Reading
HOW SMALL BUSINESS CAN SURVIVE THE CREDIT CRISIS AND RECESSION: Jeff Gerstner joins David Sussman.
Jeff Gerstner http://superiorbusinesslending.com and David Sussman http://ValcorWorldwide.com discuss economy, lending and recession as credit markets vanish for small businesses. Continue Reading
LegalZoom and Valcor CEO, David Sussman: Business Owners Coping with Inflation and Possible Recession
How Small Business Owners Can Cope with Inflation and a Possible Recession Continue Reading
Carol Roth: The War on Small Business and The Coming Debt Reckoning
Author Carol Roth: Why a “debt reckoning will happen sooner than many realize” Continue Reading
Forbes Adam Millsap with Valcor’s David Sussman: The Economy and Small Business
Forbes Columnist Adam Millsap joins Valcor’s David Sussman to discuss the impact of inflation, supply chain crisis, and potential recession on small businesses. Continue Reading
Jeff Gerstner: Can Small Business Survive Supply Shocks, Inflation & Taxes?
Jeff Gerstner, Principal at Superior Business Lending, joins Valcor CEO David Sussman to discuss the challenges and opportunities small businesses face in an era of supply shocks, inflation,… Continue Reading
Julio Gonzalez: The Eviction Moratorium, New Regulations & Taxes
Julio Gonzalez and David Sussman on the economic impact on small businesses of the sudden CDC decision to halt residential evictions, the era of new regulations, and higher… Continue Reading
Brock Pierce – Small Business, Pandemic Economy and Crypto
Brock Pierce – Small Business, Pandemic Economy and Crypto Continue Reading
Todd Lindsey, A10 Capital: PPP, Inflation, CRE, Small Business w/ David Sussman, Valcor – FULL VIDEO
Todd Lindsey of A10 Capital joins Valcor CEO David Sussman for a wide-ranging discussion on small business lending, PPP loans, inflation, commercial real estate, speculative markets, and the… Continue Reading
Does Vaccinations and $2 Trillion in Fresh Stimulus Mean Inflation?
Low, practically zero, interest rates have been a boon for growth, mainly due to cheap money enabling massive, once unthinkable debt levels across both the public and private… Continue Reading
U.S. Small-Business Optimism Slumps to Seven-Month Low
“This month’s drop in small business optimism is historically very large, and most of the decline was due to the outlook of sales and business conditions in 2021,” Continue Reading
David Sussman on What Covid-19 Stimulus Legislation Should Prioritize for Small Business
President Trump has said he’ll support a slimmer stimulus bill after ending negotiations with Congress. On Wall to Wall, Greta sat down with the CEO of Valcor Worldwide,… Continue Reading
Stephen Moore, White House Economic Recovery Task Force Discusses Small Businesses with David Sussman
Stephen Moore, White House Economic Adviser discusses the troubles ahead as #CommercialRealEstate turns cities into ghost towns, the exploding national debt, politics and riots and its impact on… Continue Reading
As Congress Dithers, Small Businesses Face Unmitigated Disaster. VALCOR CEO David Sussman Interviewed on multiple networks.
VALCOR CEO David Sussman on the coming tsunami about to hit small businesses due to the ongoing lockdowns. Continue Reading
2009 Redux: Business Owners Facing Economic Crisis, But for How Long?
While leaders tout a “V” shaped recovery, unfortunately, we believe this overly optimistic as suddenly shutting down an economic engine that was humming nicely will destroy some internal… Continue Reading
Will the Coronavirus Cause the American Economy to Catch a Cold?
Will Coronavirus impact America? Well, it’s really not a matter of if anymore, but when and how severe. Continue Reading
New California Law Forces Small Business to Rethink Staffing Across the Country
Both in and outside of California, small businesses will have to reconsider who it can hire as a new CA law takes effect January 2020. The law makes… Continue Reading
Why the New CA Gig Economy Restrictions May Soon Impact your State
California lawmakers just passed a bill turning ‘gig economy’ workers into employees. Critics: This is another attack on small business. Who works in the Gig Economy? Everyone. The gig… Continue Reading
Will The Economic Balloon Endure?
According to Bloomberg the likelihood of a U.S. recession in the next 12 months rose to 35% in an August survey of economists, from 31% forecast previously, as… Continue Reading
The Price of Business
How do we help businesses? Valcor CEO, David Sussman, just discussed our unique system to work with small and medium-sized businesses on the syndicated radio show The Price… Continue Reading
Trade War Impacting Small Business
The markets are see-sawing due to the unknown long-term impact of the trade war with China, which at this moment will saddle American businesses with tariffs on goods… Continue Reading
I’m Considering Becoming a “Loan Broker”.
A day does not go by that we do not receive multiple emails (spam) from loan brokers (or “consultants”) offering their services as they recently invested time and… Continue Reading
How Can VA Benefits Help You Start a Business?
Introduction Most people already know that a VA loan can provide a home for you and your loved ones, but did you know they actually can do a… Continue Reading
Distribution and Delivery: What’s Missing From Your Company’s Processes
Delivery is the shipment of products from one location to another, and distribution is the effort to distribute the products directly to the customers. Every company should create… Continue Reading
4 Ways to Reduce Your Business Insurance Premiums
If you own or manage your own business, keeping it properly protected is very important. One of the best ways to do this today is by having a… Continue Reading
How New Businesses Can Reduce Overhead Costs
All businesses are concerned with reducing overhead costs. It allows you to make more money while spending less, improving your profit margins and allowing your business to grow.… Continue Reading
How Can My Brand Boost My Reputation?
When it comes to small business- there is nothing that can serve you more than having a solid reputation. Your brand is the building blocks of your reputation… Continue Reading
How to Quickly Move Your Business to the Top
If you want to get your small business to the top more quickly, you need to have the right tools and strategies in place. If not, you will… Continue Reading
Three Unique Incentives to Offer to Ensure You Get the Best Candidates
With incredibly low unemployment numbers, the job market has become highly competitive. Employers are fighting for candidates, and often the ideal candidate does not reside in the company’s… Continue Reading
How Local Competition Can Hurt (and Help) Your Business
If you are in business of any sort, you likely have some kind of competition. Whether local or broader, you aren’t alone in the market. This is certainly… Continue Reading
How Positive Encouragement Equals Business Success
We’re all familiar with those classic films set in the business or financial world where tyrannical bosses scream at and harangue their terrified lowly employees. While these fictional… Continue Reading
Intriguing Finance Options for Your Small Business Venture
Securing the right loan for your business takes more than an internet search, it takes a professional advisor who can guide you effectively. Continue Reading
Human Resources is the Glue Holding Your Organization Together
Having a human resources department is critical to the success of your company, even if you run a small business. Without the right human resources strategy, you could… Continue Reading
Make or Break: How to Find the Best Employees for Your Business
Ask any established and successful business or brand, and they will tell you that finding the right employees starts with attracting great talent. In other words, you can’t… Continue Reading
Tea Leaves? Credit Card Debt and Delinquencies Surpass 2008 Levels
The economy has improved and small business optimism is finally increasing for the first time in a decade. Business regulations are being reversed faster than any time in… Continue Reading
Perfect Real Estate Options for Small Businesses
As today’s business world becomes more competitive than ever, small business owners, startups and entrepreneurs are having to rethink certain strategies, including how to approach various real estate… Continue Reading
The U.S. Economy: ‘Muddling Along’
One Point Two Percent. The economic numbers for the first half of 2016 are in, and they are not good. Sounding very similar as to the past nine years,… Continue Reading
Business Expectations 2016-2018
Small business is the canary in the economic coalmine and the signals from within deep are not good. Continue Reading
OnDeck Line of Credit vs. Business Credit Card: Which is the Better Option for Your Small Business?
“It’s quick money,” says David Sussman, CEO of business consulting company Valcor Worldwide, so business owners can “invest into payroll, expansion or working capital for whatever they need.” Continue Reading
5 Ways to Boost Your Chances of Getting a Business Credit Card
David Sussman, chief executive of Valcor Worldwide, a business consulting company advises small business owners Continue Reading
U.S. in ‘The Lego Economy’: Everything is Awesome!
The U.S. Economy: While Wall Street and the Fortune 100 are enjoying increased profits, small business owners still find cash flow slow, competition is as fierce as ever… Continue Reading
Small Business & The Minimum Wage Debate
“While we all want a living wage for people, we’ve lost sight of the real issue here,” Sussman says. “We really need to start asking ourselves if we… Continue Reading
7 Survival Tips for ‘Endangered Entrepreneurs’.
Is the U.S. Becoming a Nation of Endangered Entrepreneurs? Continue Reading
Cut personal credit ties to a failing business
The past few years have pushed many small businesses to the breaking point. Some business owners have had partners or others use personal credit for the business putting… Continue Reading
20 Years Later: The Internet Revolution & Small Business
It has been 20 years since the internet changed the world. How small business adapted and how we learned to communicate during the revolution. Continue Reading
Is The Fed a Friend to Small Business?
The Federal Reserve sets monetary policy for the United States. These policies have a direct and profound impact on the economPreview (opens in a new tab)y, prices, &… Continue Reading
Valcor Named Champion – Small Business Influencer Awards
The Awards are designed to recognize the unsung heroes of small businesses – those who support and encourage entrepreneurs and small business owners, and help them achieve success… Continue Reading
Why You Should Care About the Debt Ceiling Debate – DailyWorth interviews David Sussman
The federal government would need to raise interest rates “to prevent a currency crisis,” says David Sussman, CEO of financial consulting firm Valcor Worldwide. (That means higher interest… Continue Reading
What business recovery? 75% of small business owners are deeply concerned.
The 2012 election is over. The fiscal cliff can was kicked down the road (yet again), and the sequester and debt ceiling debates have been volleyed by the… Continue Reading
