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Building a Business

4 Funding Myths to Stop Believing Now

Make sure you have the facts that you need.

By Nina Zipkin

Business Accounting

The Perils of Short-Term Business Loans

Sometimes it makes sense to take a loan at brutal interest rates. More often, it's a sign the business is failing and the time has come to cut losses.

By Doug and Polly White

Business Accounting

4 Steps to Keep Family Loans From Escalating Into Fisticuffs

Treat your family borrower the way a bank does a small business. Ask for a business plan.

By Andrea Murad

Business Accounting

The Truth About Bridge Loans

Need a loan? Ask your investors.

By Sam Hogg

Building a Business

How Business Deductions Could Keep You From Getting a Loan

Entrepreneurs looking to buy a home or take out a home equity line of credit may face some challenges.

By Steph Wagner

Building a Business

Why This Company Could Reshape Franchise Funding

ApplePie Capital serves up a fresh financing model.

By Jason Daley

Building a Business

Crowdfunding or a Small-Business Loan: What’s Best for Your Company?

Your needs and markets will help determine the best route for outside funding.

By Cindy Yang

Building a Business

How to Use Your Business to Finance Growing Your Business

Borrowing against business assets are one way for small businesses to get the money they need to be bigger businesses.

By Ami Kassar

Building a Business

3 Reasons to Regularly Check in on Your Business Debt

If your credit score has improved, congratulations! Chances are good for a new, lower monthly debt payment.

By Ami Kassar

Building a Business

7 Loan Programs Offered by the SBA

If banks turn you down for a standard loan, check out these options from the federal government.

By Teresa Ciulla

Building a Business

The 7 Different Loans You Can Get as a Business Owner

Find out the pros and cons of the types of loans you can get when financing your new business.

By Teresa Ciulla

Building a Business

Amazon’s Loan Program for Sellers Expands Into New Markets

Amazon Lending, its business loan program for small sellers, will be available in eight more countries later this year.

By Reuters

Building a Business

The Old-School Solution to Cash Flow Problems Hiding in Your Receivables

Selling receivables to a third-party was once a common small-business alternative to short-term financing.

By Leigh Lones

Building a Business

Cash Crunch: What’s the Best Loan for Your Small Business?

It may seem tough to fund a new business, but entrepreneurs have more options than ever before. Investigate them all before deciding on what's best for you.

By Cindy Yang

Building a Business

What You Need to Know About Funding Your Business Through Friends and Family

Read this before you approach friends and family to finance your new business.

By Teresa Ciulla

Building a Business

Why Equity Funding May Not Be the Best Loan Choice for Your Small Business

Four questions to ask to ensure you're going after the right type of loan.

By Larry Baker and Charlie Tribbett

Business Accounting

New Report Reinforces How Risky Franchising Can Really Be

There's no easy path to success. Even one in six franchisees who land SBA loans wind up with failing businesses.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

Square Raises More Money to Make Small-Business Loans

In April, Square advanced nearly $25 million in capital.

By Leena Rao

Business Accounting

4 Smart Money Habits to Help You Earn Your First Million Dollars

Wealth accumulates through restrained spending, well-managed debt and sober investment. Success is enjoying the process.

By Firas Kittaneh

Building a Business

Getting a Merchant Cash Advance Is Easy But Repayment Can Be Onerous

The short-term financing is sensible for investments that will generate more revenue but a serious burden if cash flow remains flat.

By David Rubin

Building a Business

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.

By David Nilssen