SBA - Recensione dipendente - Small Business Advisor presso Forward Financing

1,0
10 ott 2016
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Office Location, lunches on Friday, quarterly events, company-sponsored sports/jerseys, expanding industry type, fast-paced,

Svantaggi

A seemingly 5 star place to work throughout the interview process, with a shiny business model that is packaged to seem too good to be true as a solution for small business owners looking for working capital with an enticing startup vibe. So wrong. Once you are hired, you undergo two weeks of training which is essentially intelligible to a kindergarten finger painting class. My original team was wonderful with lots of 'A' players from great schools and backgrounds only to be reduced to numbers and deals on the white board in the office. Most of my peers were overqualified for their positions and worked below under-qualified 'D' managers that had no real concepts of the product or the client. Underwriters and upper level managers are the real false prophets of the company, it is a shame that they reduced the company to its bare bones and kept these people. Outlook is not good. Not to mention, a word of the wise to the client, DO NOT do business with this company unless you plan to go into the red. Any smart business owner would see a warning flag with this company charging upwards of 40% over a one year period. This company assures that it is trying to help you grow your business, however assuming they have any fiduciary responsibility could mean your business going underwater. For working capital loans, turn to OnDeck, Lending Tree, Circle, etc, they are the real MVP's. Sooner than they realize, banking regulations will expand into this industry and start stress testing, iit is not going to be a pretty picture and everyone will be better off because of it.

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Risposta di Forward Financing
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I am very sorry to hear that you had a bad experience at Forward Financing. As CEO, I take personal responsibility for every colleague’s job satisfaction and I apologize if you were not happy with your experience at the company. We started our company in 2012 with the goal of helping small business owners get financing to grow their businesses. Since then we have done over $100 million in financing and are extremely proud of our achievements. We find nothing more rewarding than customers thanking us for getting them funds to finance payroll, inventory, expansion etc., even after their local banks have rejected them. You can see our customer satisfaction in the 100+ 5-star reviews on TrustPilot, an independent, third-party review site. In addition, we have consistently maintained an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Our customers’ high satisfaction ratings notwithstanding, we are committed to offering our employees a rewarding work environment with growth opportunities, consistent learning and challenges – all while enjoying the company of bright, motivated and ambitious colleagues. We are extremely proud of the A team we have assembled across all functions. We are a fast-growing company and while growing, we did make some mistakes. As a result we had to let go of some of our colleagues earlier this year for no fault of theirs. As someone who hired each one of them, it was incredibly painful for me and a bitter, yet important learning experience. Clearly your experience at Forward Financing was less than optimal. I do wish you had brought this to my attention so that I could have tried to make it better. As you know, we have an “open-door” policy, there are no offices for management and we try our hardest to have an open dialogue. Still, I want to thank you for your time here and wish you the best in your career. Justin Bakes

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5,0
23 giu 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Top-Tier Compensation & Resources: The company pays very well and genuinely invests in its employees by providing excellent resources to help us succeed. Incredible Culture & Team: My coworkers and team members are amazing, hardworking, and deeply dedicated. There is a strong sense of camaraderie, and we do truly meaningful work together every day. Fantastic Remote Environment: The remote work setup is seamless and highly effective, making it a wonderful place to work from anywhere. Rewarding Leadership: As a manager, it is incredibly fulfilling to support my team, solve problems for our customers, and cross the finish line on major tasks. I feel genuinely lucky to be a part of this organization.

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Learning Curve & Operational Complexity: The environment is very fast-paced, and the product itself is highly complex. It takes a significant amount of time to learn the ins and outs, which naturally makes managing the operations space a bit challenging. Heavy Manual Workload: There are a lot of manual reviews required, which can lead to an increased workload for managers. Growing Pains: Right now, there is a lot of reliance on "tribal knowledge" and navigating gray areas. As the company continues to expand, leadership will need to prioritize building more standardized, scalable processes to ease the operational burden.

5,0
23 giu 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Amazing company to work for. The team is incredibly supportive, and everyone is always willing to help and answer questions. The collaborative environment makes it easy to learn, grow, and feel valued as an employee. I truly appreciate the positive culture and the encouragement I receive from my colleagues and leadership.

Svantaggi

None at this time. I am really enjoying my experience working here and look forward to continuing to grow with the company.

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