Business Accounting
Rising Interest Rates Are Creating Refinancing Headaches for Small Businesses
As re-appraisals drop, businesses should consider SBA-backed loans as a way out
By Mark Abell
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Business Accounting
Term Loans vs. Lines of Credit: Which One Is Right for Your Business?
With so many business financing options, it can be overwhelming to know where to start.
By Jared Hecht
Business Accounting
Does It Really Need to Be This Hard to Get a Business Loan?
Your time in business, revenue and credit scores are usually among the three areas that will ultimately decide everything.
By Levi King
Thought Leaders
Ready to Bootstrap? Consider These 5 Real-Life Stories.
Bootstrapping isn't always the path to riches. In fact, it's risky -- and a mixed bag when it comes to success.
Business News
How and Where to Get Startup Business Loans
Use small business startup loans to jump-start your business.
Human Resources
The Best Business Loans and Financing Options for Freelancers
Getting funding can be harder for freelancers, but there are options.
Buying a Franchise
The 6 Best Financing Options for Franchising a Business
Opening a franchise requires lots of capital. If you need a business loan to make it happen, here are the best options available.
By Jared Hecht
Business Funding
Work it Step-by-Step to Get a Better Business Loan
Smaller business loans are great stepping stones toward bigger, less-expensive financing in the future.
By Jared Hecht
Business Accounting
That Fast Online Loan Could Have Super-high Interest Rates and Hidden Fees That Bankrupt Your Business
It's high time fintech small-business lenders should be regulated.
By Mark Abell
Business Funding
How to Qualify for a Business Startup Loan
New businesses may find it difficult to qualify for traditional bank loans. But don't lose hope. You still have plenty of options.
By Jared Hecht
Business Accounting
Something I Wish I’d Had 20 Years Ago When I Started: Nontraditional Financing
Why deal with the middle men and Wall Street if you don't have to?
Business Accounting
How to Decide Whether You Need Debt or Equity Financing for Your Business
Landing on the right type of business financing is a critical step for turning expansion plans into reality.
By Mark Abell
Business Accounting
How to Finance Taking Your Startup to the Big Time
Many successful companies bootstrapped to get started but getting big almost inevitably requires funding.
By Jared Hecht
Business Accounting
Yes, You Can Refinance Your Student Loans When You’re Self-Employed
You can get that interest rate down, if you have the right answers to some key questions.
By Kat Tretina
Business Accounting
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.
By Jared Hecht
Thought Leaders
4 Scenarios When It Makes Good Sense to Take on Business Debt
Debt is often necessary to grow.
By Mike Kappel
Thought Leaders
How Business Owners Can Get Fiscally (as Well as Physically) Fit in the New Year
One solution: Set up a life insurance policy from which you can sidestep the banks and loan yourself money, in a crunch.
Business Operations & Logistics
Why the Big Data Swamp Needs to Be Purified to Usher in a Revolution in Lending
When used by commercial lenders, a data swamp can prove to be damaging to entrepreneurs and small-business owners.
Business Accounting
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.
By Jared Hecht
Business Accounting
8 Lending Terms That Every Entrepreneur Must Know
The more you understand the lexicon of small business loans before you start your search, the better you'll be able to secure the right loan for you.
By Jared Hecht
Business Accounting
Need Money Fast? 4 Options for Small Business Owners
As you push your business forward, think about financing early and often to accept any challenges as they arise.
Business Accounting
Instead of Panicking, Deal With Your Student Loans Like a CFO Would
These financial planning, analysis and forecasting tactics will help you eliminate student debt early and avoid paying unnecessary interest.
Business Funding
Don’t Let Money Be an Obstacle to Starting a Business — 5 Reasons Why
If money is your only holdup for realizing your dream, do some research -- you might find more opportunities than you'd expect.
Business Accounting
Applying for a Business Loan? Make Sure Your Personal Information Is Protected.
Sharing information that's not needed could lead to unsolicited phone calls -- or worse.
By Chris Meyer
Business Accounting
4 Reasons Online Lenders Are Innovating With Purchasing Cards
Lenders want plastic more than ever.
Business Accounting
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.
Business Accounting
Grants and Loans for Women-Owned Businesses
If you're the owner of a women-owned business, lucky you! These funding sources are targeted directly at you.