Media
Over the past decade, founder Ami Kassar has been quoted in dozens of publications including The New York Times, the Huffington Post, USA Today, the Associated Press and the Wall Street Journal.
Following is a curated catalog of MultiFunding in the media.
Principle Podcast: A business line of credit could help cash flow when you need it most
The best time to get a business line of credit is when you don’t need it—but that’s not always possible. Here are some ideas for how to pursue credit now, featuring Ami Kassar, CEO of business loan advisory Multifunding. We're also joined by John Rusk, co-owner of New York City general contractor Rusk Renovations, and his chief business officer, Andrew Hatzenbuhler.
Founders' Forum | Unveiling the Essence of Entrepreneurial Finance: Ami Kassar and Lynn Ozer on Navigating Challenges and Cultivating Culture
(April 2024) Marc Bernstein of Founders’ Forum is peeling back the layers of the economy, finding the hidden truths behind the data, and grappling with the real-world problems entrepreneurs face from supply chain nightmares to pandemic aftershocks. It's not all about the numbers; listen and learn as we dissect the resilience of retail over the holidays and the seemingly insatiable appetite for discretionary spending that defies the odds.
Rise 25 | Strategically Navigating Business Financing Complexities With Ami Kassar
(January 2024) Dr. Jeremy Weisz of Rise 25 sits down with Ami Kassar to discuss how, in a dynamic business landscape where financial challenges can make or break a company, how do entrepreneurs effectively navigate the complexities of business financing? This is a question that many business owners grapple with as they seek to grow and stabilize their ventures.
Arkona | Intentional Growth - How to Fund Your Target Equity Valuation So it Aligns With Your Goals
(November 2023) Intentional Growth’s Ryan Tansom sits down with Ami Kassar to discuss the nuances of business financing and the importance of financial literacy for entrepreneurs.
Wall Street Journal (WSJ) - Small-Business Lending Is About to Change, With Simpler Requirements
(July 2023) WSJ’s Ruth Simon, spoke with Ami about the sweeping changes to the SBA program, and how these changes will impact borrowers and lenders. The new rules will go into effect on August 1st.
Forbes.com - New 2023 SBA Loan Rules Make Getting A Small Business Loan Easier
(June 2023) Forbes’ Neil Hare, spoke with Ami about his opinion on the new rules the SBA have adopted that will go into effect on August 1st.
American Banker - Lawmakers Urge SBA to Delay New Rules That Could Let Fintechs Into 7(a)
(May 2023) American Banker’s John Reosti, highlights some key points from Ami Kassar’s congressional testimony. Ami discusses the inevitable perils of overhauling SBA rules and regs in a wholesale fashion.
WSJ - Small Businesses Stress Test Their Banks After Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse
(March 2023) WSJ’s Ruth Simon, spoke with Ami Kassar about how entrepreneurs are asking tough questions of their bankers or some even shifting their deposits.
CNBC News - What the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Means for Climate Tech
(March 2023) CNBC News journalist Catherine Clifford, spoke with Ami Kassar about Silicon Valley Bank seizure leaving a massive hole — and a large opportunity — in the world of climate finance.
NBC News - Time is Up: Are Businesses Ready to Pay Back Pandemic Loans
(January 2023) NBC News journalist Blair Miller, from the Washington, DC office spoke with Ami Kassar about pandemic loan repayments. Are business owners ready?
The Deal Board Podcast with Andy Cagnetta & Jessica Fialkovich - How are the Macroeconomics Affecting the Business Sale Environment
(Sept. 2022) The Deal Board Podcast, The Exit Experts - Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This time, they are discussing a very current question: Are we in a recession? They agree that regardless of whether it is a recession or the U.S. is transiting, the critical matter today is that macroeconomics has a considerable impact on the business sale market, due to its influence over the valuations. Lynn is the president of MultiFunding and her interview is at minute 47:14.
The 21 Hats Podcast - A Weekly Podcast on What it Takes to Run a Business
(Sept 2022) What Type of Entrepreneur are You? In this episode host Loren Feldman, talks with Ami about his new personality test created just for business owners called EntreTypes. A Myers Briggs type test that will help entrepreneurs understand how and why they run their businesses.
Acquisition Aficionado Magazine
(July 2022) 8 Financial Details to Consider if You are Trying to Acquire a Business- The article was written by Ami Kassar, CEO of MultiFunding, and published in the July issue of the magazine.
Inc. Magazine
(June 2022) 4 Steps to Get a Business Line of Credit to Power Through This Year's Volatility
Inc. speaks with Ami about SBA Loans. Business owners can be proactive with liquidity that hedges risk while funding timely growth opportunities. Staff writer, adapted from article in Principle.com.
Inc. - Money Section
(June 2022) Staff writer Melissa Angell interviewed Lynn Ozer, MultiFunding’s President, for the article, SBA Helps 4 Million Small Businesses Into Disaster Loans, Marking $390 Billion in Low-Cost Covid Aid Buckle up: Borrowing costs are only going higher.
The 21 Hats Podcast with Host Loren Feldman - Fire Your Franchise Consultant
(June 2022) The 21 Hats Podcast, What it Takes to Run a Business - Loren facilitates a conversation between Ami and a business owner looking to expand her company to multiple locations, in multiple states, with a government contract thrown in the mix. Ami works with Dana, in real time, to figure out her strategy to fund the businesses.
Tubetorial - A Professional Guide to Online Success
(June 2022) Staff writer Kokou Adzo interviewed Ami Kassar about how MultiFunding has been helping businesses achieve their biggest growth goals through creative and personalized funding solutions.
The Deal Board Podcast with Andy Cagnetta & Jessica Fialkovich - SBA Financing Made Simple
(May 2022) The Deal Board Podcast, The Exit Experts - Andy and Jessica, your hosts, welcome two of the top SBA business lending experts, John Wahl and Lynn Ozer, who are explaining some of the basics, including what is SBA financing, how is it used, and what business financing in general looks like in our current environment. Lynn is the president of MultiFunding and her interview is at minute 25:35.
Get the Intel Podcast with Chad Gill
(April 2022) Get the Intel Show - In this episode of Get the Intel, Chad Gill sits down with Ami Kassar, Founder & CEO of MultiFunding, to discuss the major factors affecting business loan decisions. Ami talks about how to determine whether taking on debt is the right decision, identifying the best types of debt for your needs, and the importance of planning for the use of that debt with ROI in mind. If you are an entrepreneur considering your funding options, do not miss this episode.
MEET ENTREPRENEURS Podcast with Bill Sheng
(February 2022) The Meet Entrepreneurs Show - Host Bill Sheng, had Ami as a guest to speak about finding small business loans.
Best Business Minds Podcast with Marc Kramer
(February 2022) The Best Business Minds Show - Host Marc Kramer, serial entrepreneur and business owner, had Ami as a guest to speak about his books and the state of the credit market.
Global Leadership Organization
(November 2021) Staff writer Samantha Braffman. Ami Kassar spoke with GLO about the process of acquiring a loan, assessing your level of risk, and making a plan to resolve your organization’s weaknesses.
The Outside Insights Podcast with Chris Burkhard
(October 2021) The Outside Insights Show - Host Chris Burkhard, president of Placers staffing agency, had Ami as a guest to speak about his new book Amisights: How to Keep Your Entrepreneurial Flame Lit. They also discussed how Ami helped his clients survive the pandemic as well as how to set your business up for growth.
The Building Better Businesses Podcast with Steve Eschbach
(September 2021) The Building Better Businesses Show - Steve interviews Ami about the importance of knowing what you are doing and why you are doing it when it comes to signing a debt agreement. Always understand the upside and downside of taking on debt.
Inc. With Features Editor, Diana Ransom
(Sept. 2021) Ami was interviewed by Diana. Diana and Ami talked about expected changes to the Economic Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) as many of provisions under the economic recovery programs are set to expire.
The Aprio Advisory Podcast with John Bly
(September 2021) The Aprio Advisory Show - This episode rounds out an economic series. Listen now as Ami describes trends seen today in the lending market such as more M&A and partner loan work, strong working capital and interest rates for owner occupied commercial real estate currently available to lock in at historic lows.
The Jeff Crilley Show
(August 2021) The Jeff Crilley Show, Jeff sits down with Ami Kassar: Speaker, Author, and CEO of MultiFunding LLC to discuss: how much risk should you be willing to take when looking to grow your business?
The Business of Meetings Podcast with Eric Rozenberg
(August 2021) Ami was a guest on the Deal Board Podcast speaking about Your Financing Comfort Zone. Eric spoke to Ami about insights on the various aspects of buying and financing a business.
The Deal Board Podcast with Jessica and Andy
(July 2021) Ami was a part of a panel on the Deal Board Podcast Where the topic was about Money. Jessica, Andy, and Ami discussed how to get money coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ami shares his predictions for the upcoming months, coming back to the regular loans and the rise of interest rates.
Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast with Chris Prefontaine
(April 2021) Ami had a chance to be on the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast. Chris and Ami talked about why the chaos of today isn’t only creating hardships but also opening the door to new opportunities and much more.
Small Business Advocate Show with Jim Blasingame
(May 2021) The Small Business Advocate Radio Show host Jim Blasingame speaks with Ami Kassar about how now is a good time to take time off post pandemic.
Scaling Up Insights: Coaches Panel
(April 2021) Scaling Up Business Podcast host Bill Gallagher has Ami Kassar as a panelist on his podcast to discuss the emotional return to the workplace.
Inc., Brit Morse: 3 Reasons You Should Buy a Business Now
(March 2021) Brit speaks with Lynn Ozer, MultiFunding President about why with financial options available and an aging population looking to sell, there's never been a better time to buy a business. (SBAignite.com)
The R & B Show: Access to Capital with Ami Kassar
(March 2021) Rieva and Brian talk to financial expert Ami Kassar about his new platform, SBA Ignite, the latest on the PPP Loan Program, and what business owners should focus on for the rest of 2021.
Texas Business LIVE with Jay Curry: Raising Capital to Fund Business Growth
(March 2021) Ami & Jay talk about how Covid-19 has turned the business environment upside down. Ami updates CEO’s and Business Owners with Business Tips on raising capital to fund Business Growth in today's crazy market.
Small Business Trends, Rob Starr: SBA Ignite Seeks to Connect Small Business Owners with SBA Loans
(February 2021) Rob speaks with Ami about his initiative to teach 1MM business owners and entrepreneurs about SBA loans, and their benefits as part of the stimulus package. (SBAignite.com)
WLW 700 of Cincinnati, i-Heart Talk Radio: Will the Vaccines and Stimulus Checks Help Small Business
(February 2021) Ami talks about how business owners can start to move forward as vaccines become more widely available and how non-struggling businesses also need help so they can do their part to push the economy forward.
Fascinating Entrepreneurs with Natasha Miller: Need Funding for Your Small Business? Ami Kassar is the Man for You!
(February 2021) Natasha speaks with Ami about funding your business growth as well as updates on PPP 2nd draw + SBA loan benefits in the latest stimulus package.
Philadelphia Business Journal, Kennedy Rose: PPP has improved, but local experts say more must be done to help underserved businesses (Video)
(February 2021) Kennedy interviewed Ami about the current stimulus aides and discusses if it is enough to get businesses back on track.
The Commercial Landscaper Podcast-Hosts Robert Clinkenbeard & David Anderson: Reflecting on What’s Beyond PPP
(February 2021) Robert speaks with Ami about the current state of the lending market and how to focus on what’s next for your business.
Philadelphia Business Journal, Lynn Ozer Joins MultiFunding
(February 2021) Jeff Blumenthal interviews Lynn Ozer about her recent move from Fulton Bank to MultiFunding as it’s new President.
Brian Mudd Morning Show, Miami 610 News Radio: Is PPP Working
(February 2021) CEO Ami Kassar discusses how the new PPP is rolling out and is the money hitting the streets yet.
Thrive Global - Douglas Brown Reacting to Opportunity
(January 2021) Doug and Ami’s discussion` Promote ourselves organically (word of mouth, affinity groups), conventionally (writing a book) and by working with the media. The latter is important because while many entrepreneurs are suspicious of the press, it can work in your favor, too. We have cultivated good media relations by always being available to be interviewed by reporters and […]
Jacksonville, FL Morning Show, News4JAX: Minority Owned Businesses During Pandemic
(January 2021) CEO Ami Kassar discusses how many black and Latino owned small businesses have been shut down and feel left behind after the tough 2020 year.
ABC News, Dallas WFAA: Small Businesses and the New Administration
(January 2021) CEO Ami Kassar explains the importance of simply educating yourself on the available government funding and applying for the second PPP
ABC News, Cleveland WCPO: PPP Second Draw Opens
(January 2021) CEO Ami Kassar discusses whether this round will be different than the last time, and when he thinks the money will start to flow.
FOX, Houston w/ Heather Sullivan: SBA focuses new PPP loans to help more minority-owned businesses
(January 2021) CEO Ami Kassar discusses PPP loans for minority run businesses.
ABC News, Dallas WFAA: How to Get a PPP Loan
(January 2021) CEO Ami Kassar discusses the guidance on qualifying for a PPP loan.
NBC News, South Carolina WJBF: PPP Loans 2nd Round and Minority Communities
(January 2021) CEO Ami Kassar discusses what the new stimulus bill means to for minority communities.
Authority Magazine: Ami Kassar of MultiFunding: Five Strategies I Used To Grow My Business To Reach Seven Figures In Revenue
(January 2021) CEO Ami Kassar, interviewed by Doug Brown about personal business growth strategies.
Newsmax: New Stimulus Plan Grants 2nd Round of PPP Loans
(December 2020) CEO Ami Kassar discusses what the new stimulus bill means to small to mid-size businesses.
ABC Eyewitness News - Evansville, Indiana (WEHT/WTVW): The stimulus impact on small businesses.
(December 2020) CEO Ami Kassar provides an overview of the new stimulus and its impact on small businesses.
Newsmax: Unpacking the New Stimulus Package
(December 2020) CEO Ami Kassar provides an overview of the new stimulus bill and program qualifications.
NBC 2 of Florida: $900 billion coronavirus relief, stimulus package offers help to small businesses
(December 2020) CEO Ami Kassar provides an overview of the new stimulus bill and PPP qualifications.
California Business Journal: Smart Business and The Pandemic
(December 2020) CEO Ami Kassar provides an array of insightful tips in managing your business during Covid-19.
Philadelphia Business Journal: PPP scorecard: How fintechs stole the show in the emergency-loan program's final act
(December 2020) CEO Ami Kassar weighs in: A number of fintechs, many who had never participated in government-backed lending prior to PPP, went against the grain and handed out funds until the U.S. Small Business Administration rang the program’s final bell on Aug. 8.during Covid-19.
Fox Business News Radio 769 WJR: Ami Kassar interview
(December 2020) Starting a New Business During the Pandemic
PREPS News Radio 1310 KFKA: Ami Kassar interview
(December 2020) What the New Stimulus Package Could Do for Struggling Businesses
Kansas City Business Journal: Evidence mounts of potential widespread fraud in PPP Program
(November 2020) The Paycheck Protection Program shoveled out about $525 billion in loans to 5.2 million companies as the pandemic began raging in the U.S., providing a much needed lifeline to suddenly shuttered businesses.
Patch: Political statement of the Federal Reserve lowering minimum Main Street loans
(November 2020) The Federal Reserve Board adjusted the terms of the Main Street Lending Program in two important ways to better target support to smaller businesses that employ millions of workers and are facing continued revenue shortfalls due to the pandemic.
News Radio 96.5 WKPL via Fox News Radio: Ami Kassar interview
(November 2020) Will a second round of stimulus checks become available to businesses?
News Radio KARN via Fox News Radio: Ami Kassar interview
(November 2020) Congress is back in session and the stimulus bill is the main debate. Will they reach an agreement and who needs the most help.
News Radio 105.5 WERC via Fox News Radio: Ami Kassar interview
(October 2020) The Federal Reserve Board adjusted the terms of the Main Street Lending Program in two important ways to better target support to smaller businesses that employ millions of workers and are facing continued revenue shortfalls due to the pandemic.
Debanked: Big money, Small town: How SBA Loans are powering America
(December 2019) Hometown Trolley is just one of 30 million small businesses that make up the backbone of the US economy. Small businesses—a small business is broadly defined as a commercial or professional enterprise with fewer than 500 employees—accounted for the employment of 58.9 million people in 2015, according to the US Census Bureau’s most recent figures. That’s just shy of 50% of the country’s total workforce. And it seems that the smaller the better: In 2018, firms employing fewer than 20 employees added 1.1 million net jobs to the US economy, the largest gains among the small business cohort.
Great Game of Business: It’s time to reimagine your business
(May 2020) The coronavirus pandemic, and the subsequent economic shutdown, has seemed to punish some businesses more than others. That’s especially true for anyone in the travel, hospitality, or restaurant industries—all of whom have been essentially shut down with the economy.
Bakers Journal: Five steps to save your business
(August 2020) Plenty of business people – entrepreneurs and otherwise – are dealing with real pain and life- and business-threatening situations. You can only hope for the best. Yet business owners, especially those whose current and future prospects aren’t off badly, have the ability to take advantage of whatever opportunities have arisen in these strange times.
Missouri Meetings and Events: Take advantage of the current financial mess
(June 2020) There is no ignoring a societal crisis, especially one that is global. Particularly in the professional community, it is a game-changer in many ways. Plenty of organizations are dealing with life- and business-threatening situations, and we can only hope for the best.
Barry Moltz: Are you ready for the surge?
(June 2020) The SBA just released their first guidance on how to fill out the Payment Protection Plan (PPP) loan forgiveness application, and unfortunately… it’s complicated. It is eleven pages and small business owners are worried and overwhelmed. Here to help is Ami Kassar, the founder and chief executive officer of Multifunding.
Principal: A business line of credit could help cash flow when you need it most
(October 2020) This could be called The Year of the Business Loan—not only in terms of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) but also for independent lines of credit pursued by businesses as a bridge through the pandemic. “The best time to get a line of credit is when you don’t need it,” says Ami Kassar, CEO of business loan advisory Multifunding. “Unfortunately, now a lot of businesses need it, and it’s those that were more prepared and had good contingencies for lines of credit that are having an easier time.”
Inc: Why tweaks to the Fed's small-biz lending program won't fix it
(October 2020) With stimulus negotiations having hit a wall, business owners and trade groups are increasingly shining a spotlight on the Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program, a loan offering for small and midsize businesses that were in good financial standing prior to the pandemic. And the added scrutiny is revealing more of its apparent inadequacies.
Tugboat Institute: Demystifying debt growth capital
(October 2019) How would you finance an acquisition? Deplete your cash flow? Take out a bank loan? Ignore the opportunity to avoid risk? In this 5-minute presentation from Tugboat Institute Summit 2019, Ami Kassar, founder and CEO of MultiFunding LLC, and author of The Growth Dilemma, presents another—less well-known—option for funding growth.
Yahoo Finance: 'Be very careful' with PPP loans, House looks to approve $484 billion in relief funds
(April 2020) Small businesses across the nation are anxiously awaiting for the approval of the $484 billion dollar bill. Ami Kassar, Multifunding.com CEO, joins Yahoo Finance to discuss that and more.
Snow Magazine: What a mess!
(July 2020) Five financial tips to allow you and your snow ops to not only better ride out the pandemic, but to set yourself up for the inevitable rebound.
NBC LX: What business owners need to know about the Paycheck Protection and Main Street Lending Programs
(July 2020) Are you a business owner looking for help to get through the coronavirus pandemic? Ami Kassar, the CEO of MultiFunding and a small business advocate, breaks down what you need to know about the Main Street Lending Program and the Paycheck Protection Program.
USA Today: Bye $600 jobless benefit, eviction reprieve, cash for small firms. COVID-19 relief ending
(June 2020) The extraordinary safety net that has buoyed financially stressed Americans during the coronavirus pandemic is starting to fray. In the coming weeks, the jobless will likely no longer receive an extra $600 in their weekly unemployment checks. Many tenants who don’t pay their rent can be evicted. And many small businesses won’t have a forgivable federal loan to cushion the blow of meager sales.
USA Today: From extended jobless benefits to student loan reprieve, COVID-19 relief set to fade at year's end
(November 2020) As coronavirus cases surge to records, dealing another blow to the nation’s health and economy, the federal safety net that propped up financially battered households is set to vanish unless a divided Congress can break a monthslong impasse.
KPRC 950 AM: Interview with KPRC 950 AM
(November 2020) Will businesses be able to survive another round of lockdowns?
WFAA 8 ABC News: Interview with WFAA 8 ABC News
(November 2020) Ami discusses talks of a possible second stimulus package, and how small business owners might need to pivot and get creative to make it through this holiday season.
You Belong in Business: A business line of credit could help cash flow when you need it most
(October 2020) The best time to get a business line of credit is when you don’t need it—but that’s not always possible. Here are some ideas for how to pursue credit now, featuring Ami Kassar, CEO of business loan advisory Multifunding. We're also joined by John Rusk, co-owner of New York City general contractor Rusk Renovations, and his chief business officer, Andrew Hatzenbuhler.