Franchise Financing

What Franchises Should Look for In a Bank
Franchise Financing

What Franchises Should Look for In a Bank

Industry vets offer up advice on finding the financial and lending partner that works for your business.
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7 Ways Franchises Help Franchisees Obtain Financing

7 Ways Franchises Help Franchisees Obtain Financing

Don't go to the same lender who helped you buy your house for franchise funding. Here are a few much better options.
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Why Isn't Access to Credit for Small Business Improving in 2015?

Why Isn't Access to Credit for Small Business Improving in 2015?

Some 50 percent of small businesses that applied for financing in 2014 haven't yet received it.
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When Seeking an SBA Loan, Remember the 5 C's

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.
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This Alternative Financing Avenue Allows You to Tap Into Retirement Funds

This Alternative Financing Avenue Allows You to Tap Into Retirement Funds

Rollovers as business startups can be a sound capitalization strategy, but it does expose you to a risk of loss of retirement funds.
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