Bank Loans

Bootstrapping? 2 Funding Sources Entrepreneurs Overlook
Small Business Loans

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.
Janet Gershen-Siegel | 5 min read
5 Best and Fast Small-Business Loans (Some of Which You've Never Heard of)

5 Best and Fast Small-Business Loans (Some of Which You've Never Heard of)

Need a small loan fast? We've vetted these small-business loans for you.
Carolyn Sun | 13 min read
The Best Business Loans and Financing Options for Freelancers

The Best Business Loans and Financing Options for Freelancers

Getting funding can be harder for freelancers, but there are options.
Amad Ebrahimi | 6 min read
How to Decide Whether You Need Debt or Equity Financing for Your Business

How to Decide Whether You Need Debt or Equity Financing for Your Business

Landing on the right type of business financing is a critical step for turning expansion plans into reality.
Mark Abell | 8 min read

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Sharing information that's not needed could lead to unsolicited phone calls -- or worse.
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For even small real estate purchases, you need a financing strategy
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4 Must-Read Strategies to Pay Off Your Bank Loan Without Losing Your House

As long as entrepreneurs are clear on the stakes -- and prepared to make good on their loans -- they can earn from a bank relationship, too.
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Small-business Banking

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The new federal agency that protects Americans against fraudulent financial products and practices has 679,000 complaints against 3,000 financial companies. Is yours one of them?
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10 Questions to Ask Before Applying for a Bank Loan
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10 Questions to Ask Before Applying for a Bank Loan

Before you even fill out a loan application, here's the key information you need to know about small-business loans.
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Cash-Flow Management

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Ironically, a sales victory puts you at your customer's mercy about when you get paid. Get out ahead of cascading shortages with these tips.
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Small Business Credit

8 Ways to Get the Most From a Business Credit Card

Using a business credit card isn't just easier than getting a conventional back loan, it has many more benefits.
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Financing

Demystifying 11 Fundamentals for Financing Your Business

At some point most businesses will need an infusion of capital, here are the most common ways to get it.
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Financing

4 Lessons Learned in Getting Bank Financing

Consider these four topics before, during and after you apply for a small business loan. You'll be glad you did.
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