Business Accounting
Applying for a Business Loan? Make Sure Your Personal Information Is Protected.
Sharing information that's not needed could lead to unsolicited phone calls -- or worse.
By Chris Meyer
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Business Accounting
4 Must-Read Strategies to Pay Off Your Bank Loan Without Losing Your House
Building a Business
The Best and Worst Banks of 2016 — What Entrepreneurs Should Know
By Alex Coleman
Building a Business
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.
Building a Business
5 Ways to Avoid Cash-Flow Log Jams
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.
By Phil La Duke
Business News
Uber Raises $1.15 Billion Leveraged Loan: Report
urning to the leveraged loan market, which was previously exclusive to more established companies, allows Uber to take advantage of historically low interest rates while keeping venture capital backers happy by not further diluting their equity
Business Accounting
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.
By Levi King
Business Accounting
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.
Business Accounting
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.
By Fan Bi
Building a Business
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Navigating Various Funding Options
Do your research on different funding options and fine out which ones are best for your idea or product.
Building a Business
Inflection Points: 3 Business Growth Triggers
In this infographic, explore three key trigger points in the lifespan of a business, and find tips on how to handle them.
Building a Business
5 Ways to Avoid Paying Too Much on a Business Loan
There are some simple tricks you can use to weed out the bad apples and ensure you get a fair deal on your financing.
By Sam Hodges
Business Accounting
Will ‘Being Wasted’ on Facebook Hurt Your Small-Business Loan Chances?
You should always assume your social-media accounts are being examined when applying for a business loan.
By Cindy Yang
Building a Business
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.
By Jared Hecht
Building a Business
4 Financing Tips for Female Entrepreneurs
Hey, ladies: Women's Small Business Month is a great time to polish up the financial strategy.
By Lisa Stevens
Building a Business
When to Use the Term Debt vs. Revolving Debt
Knowing the difference can save you and your business big-time.
By Ami Kassar
Business Accounting
The Perils of Short-Term Business Loans
Sometimes it makes sense to take a loan at brutal interest rates. More often, it's a sign the business is failing and the time has come to cut losses.
Building a Business
3 Reasons to Regularly Check in on Your Business Debt
If your credit score has improved, congratulations! Chances are good for a new, lower monthly debt payment.
By Ami Kassar
Building a Business
12 Things Your Business Loan Application Must Include
If you want a business loan, make sure you have these dozen items in your loan application.
Building a Business
The 7 Different Loans You Can Get as a Business Owner
Find out the pros and cons of the types of loans you can get when financing your new business.
Building a Business
The Old-School Solution to Cash Flow Problems Hiding in Your Receivables
Selling receivables to a third-party was once a common small-business alternative to short-term financing.
By Leigh Lones
Building a Business
Cash Crunch: What’s the Best Loan for Your Small Business?
It may seem tough to fund a new business, but entrepreneurs have more options than ever before. Investigate them all before deciding on what's best for you.
By Cindy Yang
Building a Business
How to Finance Your Business Yourself
Here's what you need to consider if you're thinking of bootstrapping your business.
Building a Business
U.S. Companies Using More Bank Credit to Fund Hiring and Expansion
It could be a promising sign for the economy.
By Reuters
Building a Business
When Seeking an SBA Loan, Remember the 5 C’s
Banks analyze these five factors to determine whether to approve your small business loan application.
Business Accounting
Money Talks: Alternative Financing Might Be Right for Your Business
Skipping the bank is now easier -- and more popular -- than ever.
Business Accounting
Seeking Capital Online Instead of From a Bank May Be Your Startup’s Best Option
Faster loan decisions and better terms are some of the reasons why.
Building a Business
Why Small Businesses Don’t Want a Loan
The reason may be due to uncertainties caused by the financial crisis and how home values have fallen so much.
By Kate Rogers
Building a Business
How to Write a Business Plan Banks Can’t Resist
Here's what your business plan needs if you want startup capital from a bank.