Building a Business The Paperwork You Must Complete for a Friends or Family Business Loan Even if good old Dad is the one financing your startup, there's paperwork that must be filled out to keep everything on the up and up. By Teresa Ciulla
Building a Business Buying a Business Through Seller Financing If you're interested in seller financing, here's what you need to know. By Teresa Ciulla
Business Accounting The 5 Cs of Qualifying for an SBA Business Loan Discover the five factors that banks analyze to determine whether to approve your small-business loan application. By Teresa Ciulla
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. By Teresa Ciulla
Building a Business The Number One Reason Banks Deny Loans to Many Small Business Owners Why your business credit score is the make-it-or-break-it factor when it comes to small-business lending By Teresa Ciulla
Building a Business Busting the 5 Myths About Small Business Lending Don't miss out on opportunities to secure funding for your business due to false information. By Teresa Ciulla
Business Accounting The Beauty of Bartering: A Smart Way to Start and Grow Your Business Don't have the cash you need to pay vendors and employees? Bartering could be the answer. By Teresa Ciulla
Building a Business Bootstrapping Is Not Just for Startups Even after your business is off the ground and growing, there are several bootstrapping options you should consider to keep your company lean. By Teresa Ciulla
Building a Business 10 Bootstrapping Tips to Turn Your Idea Into Reality Bootstrapping a business isn't an easy task. It's very challenging -- but it's not impossible. By Teresa Ciulla