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Building a Business

Should Entrepreneurs Lie? It’s a Tricky Question.

In the hustle of the startup world, entrepreneurs often drop little white lies -- and don't even consider them to be lies. Where's the ethical line?

By Jason Feifer

Business Accounting

Should You Take Out a Personal Loan for Your Business?

By Jared Hecht

Business Accounting

Term Loans vs. Lines of Credit: Which One Is Right for Your Business?

By Jared Hecht

Business Accounting

Does It Really Need to Be This Hard to Get a Business Loan?

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.

By Anna Johansson

Business News

How and Where to Get Startup Business Loans

Use small business startup loans to jump-start your business.

By GOBankingRates

Human Resources

The Best Business Loans and Financing Options for Freelancers

Getting funding can be harder for freelancers, but there are options.

By Amad Ebrahimi

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?

By Peter Daisyme

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.

By Pamela Yellen

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.

By Michael Carter

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.

By Anna Johansson

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.

By Henri Steenkamp

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.

By Candace Sjogren

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.

By Michael Carter

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.

By Teresa Ciulla

Brick & Mortar

Real Estate Strategies for Small Business Owners as Rates Rise

For even small real estate purchases, you need a financing strategy

By Mark Abell

Business Funding

6 Tips for Navigating Online Lending Options

Smart advice to help you apply for and land an online loan for your small business

By Teresa Ciulla