In personal finance, taking on debt is usually a bad thing. The things you buy go down in value and you have to pay extra in business. However, with business loans, there are times when such a loan option can actually make you more money. Here's how.

You Get a Large Order

You might get an unexpectedly large order that you don't have enough inventory or people to fill. You might also not have enough cash available to get what you need. If you turn down that order, you might lose both the profit on that order as well as future orders from that customer. Making the customer wait longer may also not be an option the customer is willing to take.

A business loan in this case is fairly simple. If you can't already qualify for a loan, many lenders will allow you to use the purchase order to qualify for one. If you're worried about paying interest, it's a simple math problem. If you're still making a profit after paying the interest, it's a good loan to take. You can use those profits to reduce the chance you might need a loan again in the future.

You Don't Want to Keep Too Much Cash on Hand

Many people think that an answer to needing more cash is to keep more cash in the bank. However, this isn't always the best option. Keeping extra cash has its own costs.

If you have a large amount of cash, you might get a better return on investment by investing in new equipment or expanding your business. You also don't want to sacrifice quality by cutting costs to help build up extra cash reserves.

Most businesses should keep enough working capital to cover their regular expenses. You can then take out a business loan for unusual cash needs.

You Need to Grow

You can also use your business loans to grow your business. You might need a new location or upgraded equipment to handle more customers. Taking out a loan to do this is a risk, but it can be a smart decision.

Once your business is established, you should have a good idea of your revenues and costs. With this data and a good business plan, you should be able to calculate how much you can gain by taking out a loan and whether you'll be able to repay the loan even if growth is slower than you expected.

To learn more about business loans, contact a financing institution.