Bank Loans

SBA and Treasury Release Names of PPP Loan Recipients
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SBA and Treasury Release Names of PPP Loan Recipients

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Kenny Herzog | 3 min read
5 Strategies for Avoiding PPP Legal Blunders

5 Strategies for Avoiding PPP Legal Blunders

The federal government has sought to relieve the burden placed upon the economy with the CARES Act, but business owners should keep careful records of how they use relief funds.
Arkady Bukh | 6 min read
Today Is Officially the Deadline for Companies to Return Their SBA PPP Loans

Today Is Officially the Deadline for Companies to Return Their SBA PPP Loans

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Kenny Herzog | 2 min read
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Bootstrapping? 2 Funding Sources Entrepreneurs Overlook

What's shocking is how often entrepreneurs forgo the cheapest, most readily available loans in favor of high-interest credit cards and personal loans.
Jeremy Sopko | 6 min read
5 Mistakes That Sabotage Your Company's Bank Credit Score

5 Mistakes That Sabotage Your Company's Bank Credit Score

Yes, there are many types of creditors from which you can get funding for your business. But here's why good bank credit is one of the most important.
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