Building a Business
6 Tips to Navigate New Online Lending Options
With the recent explosion of alternatives to the traditional bank-installment loan, you'll need to consider the following if you're thinking of using a new lender.
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Business Accounting
Will ‘Being Wasted’ on Facebook Hurt Your Small-Business Loan Chances?
By Cindy Yang
Building a Business
Refinancing, Refined: Why This Company Is the ‘TurboTax for Mortgages’
By Gwen Moran
Building a Business
When It Comes to Loans, Some Financial Startups Think People’s Facebook Profile Is More Important Than Their Credit Score
Many startups are making decisions about a customer's credit record using non-traditional data.
Building a Business
6 Smart Reasons to Get a Business Loan
Don't have the working capital to take the next leap? There are good reasons to go into temporary debt.
By Jared Hecht
Building a Business
Why Do Merchant Cash Advances Cost So Much?
Here are four legitimate factors as to why this emerging financing tool is so pricey.
By David Rubin
Building a Business
When to Use the Term Debt vs. Revolving Debt
Knowing the difference can save you and your business big-time.
By Ami Kassar
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Building a Business
This Group Aims to Level the Playing Field for Men and Women Business Owners Around the World
Root Capital evaluates business on 8 metrics to ensure gender equality, and the results help businesses and communities at large.