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The Impact of Politics on Small and Mid-Sized Business

by Al Davis | Oct 9, 2019 | In Our Experience

Changes in tax and business regulations that occur due to the political climate at any given time can have a huge impact on businesses and can even be the difference between their success or failure. Because small and mid-sized business are in the front lines...

Bankruptcy Help May Be On The Way

by Al Davis | Dec 16, 2015 | Receiverships and Bankruptcy

In a recent blog, we wrote about the high cost of Chapter 11 bankruptcy for small and mid-sized companies (SME). As we talk with owners and managers of troubled companies, we often hear: “If I can’t work things out, I’ll just declare...

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Executive Insights Newsletter - 10/21/2025

When Tariffs Bite: Small Businesses Bear the Brunt — What Credit Teams Should Watch

Tariffs are no longer policy background noise—they’re altering how small businesses borrow, price, and plan. With margins tightening and liquidity under stress, many borrowers are facing conditions that quietly increase credit risk. For lenders and advisors, the implications are immediate and measurable.

If your client’s margins are tightening under tariff pressure, we can help stabilize the credit before it becomes a problem.

The Five Considerations Reshaping ABL in the New Tariff Era

Rising tariffs are forcing lenders to rethink how they value collateral and structure credit. From shrinking advance rates to tariff-triggered MAC clauses, the ABL market is shifting toward greater caution—and greater scrutiny. Bill Lawrence of RP outlines five trends every lender, attorney, and advisor should be watching.

When a borrower’s collateral or borrowing base is in question, involve us early to protect value and preserve recovery.

Rising Loan Losses and the Return of Credit Discipline

As loan losses rise and liquidity tightens, the market is entering a new phase—one that rewards early action and structured intervention. For creditors, advisors, and counsel, receivership and turnaround planning can preserve value long before litigation becomes necessary.

If you’re seeing early signs of credit deterioration in a client’s portfolio, let’s discuss options before recovery turns to resolution.