Short term business loans deliver lump-sum financing repaid over three to eighteen months, sometimes shorter. Businesses use the capital to manage temporary cash crunches, stock inventory ahead of busy seasons, or bridge the gap between winning a contract and collecting payment. Repayment schedules vary: daily, weekly, or monthly installments, depending on the lender and your cash flow pattern. As a broker, Harvestgate Business Capital shops your scenario across multiple funding sources, so you see options that fit Murphy's mix of retail shops, service providers, and family-owned enterprises rather than a one-size-fits-all product.