Financing
Business Plans
7 Steps to a Perfectly Written Business Plan
Your business plan is how investors and potential partners see that you know everything you can about your industry.
Franchises
Starting a Franchise But Need Financing? Here's What to Do.
Getting capital is no easy feat, especially for first-time franchisees.
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Finance
You've Raised Early-Stage Funding! Now What?
Four ways to set yourself up for success with your new high-maintenance stakeholders
SBA loans
A Succinct Guide to Qualifying for an SBA Loan
One of the most desirable small business loans is from a lender who genuinely wants to help you.
Loans
Got Bad Credit? Don't Apply for a Loan Before You Ask a Few Hard Questions.
Your credit score is a major factor, but it's not the only reason potential lenders might give you bad news.
401(k)s
It's National 401(k) Day. Here's How to Choose the Right One for Your Employees
A five-step process you can use for your business.
Loans
How Big Data's Use in Commercial Lending Can Level the Playing Field for Entrepreneurs
To benefit both the borrower and the lender, we must improve transparency and the loan process to protect and ascertain the true value of small businesses.
Milestones
Your First $1 Million: How to Prepare For a Business Milestone
As your business grows bigger, be ready to make the transition from entrepreneur to CEO.
Entrepreneurial Lessons
4 Lessons for Entrepreneurs From Africa's Solar Industry
Wherever you are in the world, offering a solution and way for the customer to afford the solution is what drives success.
Financing
Entrepreneurs Don't See Business Financing the Way Lenders Do and It's Costing Them
Many small-business owners are stressed about cash flow because they don't understand how banks assess whether they're a good bet.
Startup Funding
4 New Ways to Self-Fund Your Startup
Bootstrapping is a perfectly viable option, unless you're launching a business that needs staff, equipment or contractors, in which case you need money.
Financing
3 Financing Keys for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
As bank assets become more concentrated, entrepreneurs face increasing difficulty in obtaining financing. Here's how to maintain your momentum until you find funds.
