Credit
News and Articles About Credit
Small Business Loans ![Jared Hecht]()
The 4 Lines of Credit Now Available to Small Businesses
Help grow your business with the one of these flexible financial solutions.
Credit ![Leena Rao]()
PayPal Co-Founder's Newest Startup Raises $100 Million to Reinvent Credit
Affirm is rethinking the way shoppers -- particularly millennials -- borrow money by letting them obtain a micro-loan at a point of sale instead of using a credit card.
Credit ![Jonathan Long]()
10 Steps to Establish and Build Credit for Your New Startup
Good credit starts with something as simple as securing an EIN -- and paying your bills on time.
Business Optimization ![Aaron Agius]()
Crowdfunding, Personal Credit and the 'Bank of Mom and Dad' Are a Few Go-Tos For Cash When VCs Aren't Interested
Only a tiny fraction of startup funding comes from venture capital firms. So what about everyone else? How are growing businesses supporting the rest of their growth needs?
Credit Cards ![Thomas Donaldson]()
4 Reasons You Need a New Credit Card for Your Business
Even if you never needed a loan before, establish business credit now, because you never know.
Ready To Launch ![Nina Zipkin]()
Small Banks More Likely to Give Businesses the Funds They Need, Fed Says
Business owners were more positive in 2015, but cash flow and retaining good employees remain large concerns.
Business Optimization
3 Reasons the Bank Yanked Your Credit Line -- and How to Fix the Problem
It's a serious wake-up call, but it won't be the end of your business. Let's figure out what went wrong.
Business Optimization ![Jared Hecht]()
Does a Short-Term Loan Ever Make Sense for Your Business?
If you're a cautious and diligent borrower, a short-term loan could be just what you need to push your small business in the right direction.
Small Business Credit ![Kari Luckett]()
4 Things You Should Know About Business Credit Cards
Choosing a credit card can be tough, but it can be even more difficult for business owners who are unfamiliar with the business-credit landscape.
Make More Happen ![Kim Lachance Shandrow]()
Oops, IOU? How the World's First Modern Credit Card Was Invented.
The scrappy entrepreneur who created the credit card, as legend has it, might have experienced an embarrassing situation that led to inspiration.
Cybersecurity
Moody's: Cyber Attacks Are a Growing Risk for Corporate Credit
The ratings agency says it does not 'explicitly incorporate' cyber attack risk in its analysis, but is paying more attention to it.
VC
Vouch: The First Social Network for Credit
Personal endorsements power a consumer lending network.
Ready To Launch ![The Staff of Entrepreneur Media, Inc.]()
Should You Extend Credit to Your Customers?
A too-lenient credit policy can break your business, while one that's too strict can scare customers away. Here's how to craft a credit policy that's just right.
Stocks ![Ray Hennessey]()
4 Ways Stock-Market Volatility Affects Every Business
Entrepreneurs and small-business owners need to pay attention to market swings, whether they like it or not.
