Philip Handke

Founder, BizBuyGuide.com

Philip is a seasoned finance expert and founder of BizBuyGuide.com, an online platform for buyers and sellers seeking to grow their wealth via business ownership. Philip has a strong underwriting background and specializes in helping business owners navigate the complexities of the SBA 7a loan program. Prior to founding BizBuyGuide, Philip worked in corporate finance and business lending for 15 years, having worked with small startups, franchise owners, real estate investors, and major corporations generating over $1 billion in revenues. Philip is a CFA charterholder, holds an MBA, and is a licensed business broker in the state of Arizona.

Education

Master’s in Business Administration, University of South Dakota

Expertise

Philip regularly hosts webinars on Excel & Power BI and offers a free newsletter focused on financial statements and data analysis.

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Articles by Philip Handke

What are notes payable? Examples & differences from AP

Learn how notes payable impacts a company's finances, along with a comparison of notes payable vs accounts payable, & their role in financial reporting.

Proration in finance: What it means, how to calculate it, and common examples

Learn about proration, a key principle ensuring fairness in payments based on actual usage or time. Discover how to calculate prorated amounts and see real-world examples, from rent and subscriptions to property taxes. Understand how proration impacts your personal and business finances and how Ramp's expense management software can help streamline the process.

How to secure working capital for your company

Looking to secure some working capital for your business? In this article, we share several ways to do just that.