Jared Hecht
Co-founder and CEO, Fundera
Expansion
Opening a Second Location? Here's What to Keep in Mind.
Business may be booming, but that doesn't mean that a second business site is going to be a walk in the park.
Financing
Debt vs. Equity Financing: Which Way Should Your Business Go?
Before making any decisions, know your goals and what you are looking for.
Small Business Loans
Multiple Owners? Here's How to Prepare for Your Loan Application.
Follow these steps before filling out that loan application if you're one of several owners of a business in need of a loan.
Small Business Loans
Online Lending Means the Bank's 'No' is Not the Last Word Any More
Online lending has become a legitimate alternative for small-business owners looking to secure financing.
Small Business Loans
The 4 Lines of Credit Now Available to Small Businesses
Help grow your business with the one of these flexible financial solutions.
Ready To Launch
How to Turn a Lender's 'No' Into 'Yes'
Every rejection is an opportunity to learn more about what will make your next loan application get approved.
Small Business Loans
What It's Like to Work With a Business Loan Broker
Be careful before entering into business arrangements with loan brokers, consider if their interest is aligned with yours.
Business Optimization
Does a Short-Term Loan Ever Make Sense for Your Business?
If you're a cautious and diligent borrower, a short-term loan could be just what you need to push your small business in the right direction.
Productivity
7 Industries Born to Fuel Entrepreneurship
From co-working spaces to productivity tools like Slack and HipChat, these industries' 'business' is helping entrepreneurs.
Franchise Financing
7 Ways Franchises Help Franchisees Obtain Financing
Don't go to the same lender who helped you buy your house for franchise funding. Here are a few much better options.
Small Business Loans
6 Smart Reasons to Get a Business Loan
Don't have the working capital to take the next leap? There are good reasons to go into temporary debt.
Buying a Business
6 Factors in Taking Over an Existing Business
Buying a business involves more upfront cost but less risk than starting from scratch.
Ready To Launch
The 5 Worst Cash-Flow Mistakes Small-Business Owners Make
Cash flow is one of the greatest challenges of business ownership. How's yours?
Small Business Financing
Busting 5 Myths About Small-Business Lending
The crucial funding you need is available and not just from angels and VCs.
Business Optimization
8 Ways to Make Certain Optimism Doesn't Blind You to Signs You're Going Broke
Never stop believing you will succeed and never stop watching for signs you are failing.