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The Fast Cash That Can Sink Small Businesses

Merchant cash advances can put money in a small business’s hands quickly, but the convenience may come at a steep price. Some deals carry effective financing costs reaching 2,000 percent, potentially trapping owners in crushing repayment obligations.
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