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Travel Agent Legitimizes
Her Business and Gets
More Hands on Deck

January 14, 2021 – Carol Denson had wanted to have her own business since she was a kid helping her mother plan for the family vacations. When her corporate job slowed down, Carol found an opportunity to start her own travel agency, and she needed Cambridge Funding to help.

Why did you need funding?

When I first started my agency, I was working on my own from home. Business was good, but almost too good! I knew I had the demand enough to expand into an office and get a team, but I didn’t have the capital to get it started. So I got in touch with Cambridge.

What happened when you filled out the application?

I was shocked at how quickly the process got going. I did the application with my morning coffee and by the time I finished up my first client in the morning I was already approved. An Account Expert got in touch ASAP to go over the funding and my contract. I had everything in my account by the end of the work day. Unbelievable.

What did you use the capital for, exactly?

I immediately started leasing an office space, which was the main thing. The office made my business more legitimate and I saw more customers coming in from that. Eventually with the growth I had to hire on help, so I used the funds to expand my team with two more employees. I could have never done that if I was still working from home!

What was your experience like working with Cambridge?

I truly have nothing but praise for Cambridge Funding. From the moment I was approved to my final payment, I was always supported and everything from the contract was crystal clear. 

Do you think Cambridge Funding made a difference for your business?

Oh goodness, yes. If it weren’t for Cambridge I would never have the resources to establish a physical business and get the staffing help I needed to grow. They made all the difference in the world.

What are the next steps for your travel agency?

Now that business is booming, I can see many opportunities to expand into other branches. I plan on renewing my funding to open a side business, and hire on more employees to run it.

Thank you for sharing your story, Carol!

If you think you could use some help to legitimize your own business and get the capital to help it grow, get in touch with Cambridge Funding to fill out your application today.