Bank Loans

Business Plans

How to Fund Your Business Using Banks and Credit Unions

Here's everything you need to know about securing a loan with favorable terms for your business.

Business News

How to Use Your Own Debts to Fund Your Business

To borrow or not to borrow? That is the question. And it's a pretty difficult one to answer, too, especially if you need money but are averse to debt. However, contrary to popular belief, not all debts are bad.

Growing a Business

How Entrepreneurs Can Position Their Businesses for Growth This Summer

Tips for taking your business to the next level by accessing the capital necessary for growth.

Fundraising

How to Harness the Power and Money of a Crowd Through Crowdfunding

You don't have to be rich, succumb to ever-growing interest rates, run the risk of your bank collapsing or use your house as collateral to build a franchise. All you have to do is find the right crowd.

Money & Finance

How to Access Capital in an Economic Downturn

Considering taking out a loan when economic hardship is on the horizon? Here's what you should know.

Marketing

Why Customer Confidence Always Comes First

Using the recent banking crisis as the leading example, we should all step back and remember that customer confidence is the first and foremost thing that matters to us. How we do what we do comes secondary.

Money & Finance

8 Things Entrepreneurs Should Look for When Getting a Business Loan

If you need funds for your enterprise, it can be very tempting to go for the first business loan on offer. However, there are a number of things you should look for before you sign on the dotted line.

Money & Finance

Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans: Which One is Better? Here's What You Need to Know.

Should you take out subsidized vs. unsubsidized student loans for your college education? Discover the answer here.

Money & Finance

Do You Need a Business Checking Account for Your Startup? It Depends on These 8 Factors.

When you're establishing your startup, it can be a challenge to choose the right bank and the right business checking account, particularly if you have limited business experience. You need a bank account that not only meets your current needs but will also grow as your requirements evolve with your expanding business.

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Debt / Loans / Refinancing

Why Small Businesses Should Look for Alternative Capital Financing

Private equity and venture-capital firms take far too long to navigate small-business owners through loan applications.

Money & Finance

Freelancers Deserve a Voice: Here's How to Give It to Them

The gig economy is growing, but it needs further support in order for businesses and their fast-growing ranks of flex and independent workers to truly succeed.

Money & Finance

3 Credit Secrets Millionaires Use as Leverage

Time-tested ways to make yourself a better loan candidate.

Money & Finance

A 6-Step Guide to Building a Solid Credit Score

In these times of uncertainty, building and maintaining healthy credit is of paramount importance, and there are straightforward and time-tested ways of doing it.

Money & Finance

You Might Not Know That You're a High-Risk Customer for Mainstream Banks

Here's how to improve your bankability if your business is labeled high-risk.