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A look at the financing landscape for business owners, plus some tips for finding alternative funding opportunities.

Here we go over several reasons why larger banks are starting to warm up to small-business lending again.

You have a great idea for an app, but how do you find the funds you need to develop it?

Sometimes debt can give you a financial edge -- but you need to use it wisely.

Young entrepreneurs have the challenge of raising funds on little to no credit history. Here's how to overcome this obstacle.

When the bank of mom and dad shuts down, here are some startup funding resources for you.

It's a fact: You need money to start and grow your business. Here's the problem most entrepreneurs face when it comes to capital.

American small businesses increased their borrowing to their highest levels in six years in July, in a sign that many owners are anticipating an uptick in economic activity.

Business owners are optimistic about the U.S. economy improving and want to grow their business, but they face significant hurdles in doing so, a new report shows.

A new report says the growth rate of lending at smaller banks surpassed that of their larger peers in the second quarter.

Here are some of the key issues to consider before starting your application.

The government's small-business agency announces a pledge to support approximately 2,000 additional businesses.

Securing a small-business loan has become more difficult in recent years. Here's a look at how companies are coping.

Washington's recent efforts to protect consumers may be hampering small-business growth.

Lending experts suggest that, finally, small-business owners and entrepreneurs can secure loans for their businesses -- if only they wanted them.

Business on Main sits down for an interview with Maria C. Coyne, executive vice president of the Consumer and Small Business Banking segment at KeyBank.

Several reports show that entrepreneurs are gaining ground when it comes to the funding they need to run and grow their business.

A loan that provides capital in exchange for a fixed percentage of gross monthly revenue is gaining new traction among startups. For some borrowers, it can be an attractive alternative to a traditional bank loan.

Lending to small businesses has dropped, but experts disagree on the reason.

It is highly likely that you'll be asked to sign a personal guarantee to get a bank loan. Before you do, make sure you are getting the best terms possible.

It is a hassle to change banks. Here is when it is worth it.