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SBA at a Crossroads
Sen. John Kerry and other critics are looking to turn things around for the little guy at the SBA.
Loan-Packaging Help
How do you show lenders you mean business? A professionally prepared loan package may help.
The Going Rate
How can I play one bank against another to get a lower interest rate on my business loan?
Adventure Capital
These entrepreneurs found creative ways to invest in themselves--and the dividends are piling up.
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Small-Business Cards Now Carry Sizeable Risk
Banks can list your company's debt alongside your personal debt--lowering your credit score and loan worthiness.
How To Calculate A Return On Investment
Learn to calculate the real ROI in 7 steps--increasing your chances of landing an investor and dusting the competition.
A Fairer Share
Founder stock is one of the trickier matters for new businesses. Here's how to get it right.
Peer Lending for Entreprneurs
Person-to-person lending can score the cash your business needs.
Gaming the System
Success in game development and knowing when to quit landed PopCap $22.5 million.
A Fairer Share
Founder stock is one of the trickier matters for new businesses. Here's how to get it right.
Another Chance for Small Business Loans?
President Obama urges banks to increase lending--again.
Launch Your Startup With Microloans
It is possible to find capital in a tough economy.
4 Common Venture Capital Myths
If you want to start strong, steer clear of these funding fantasies.
Break Down the VC Barrier
Landing investors takes a lot of persistence and a little luck. Here's how these entrepreneurs did it.
Play Your Cards Right
Financing with credit cards is a risk--but it can pay off.
Cash Shy? Try Bootstrapping
Try these tips for building a successful business with little capital.