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Findings from Moody's Analytics reveals that small-business credit quality weakened in the third quarter.

While the SBA reports that lending was down in the second quarter, there are hopeful signs that the credit crunch is easing.

A loan that provides capital in exchange for a fixed percentage of gross monthly revenue is gaining new traction among startups. For some borrowers, it can be an attractive alternative to a traditional bank loan.

Small business expert Kevin Hiser of QStart Labs answers readers' top questions about entrepreneurship.

Venture capitalist, author and professor Peter S. Cohan answer readers' top questions about entrepreneurship.

It is highly likely that you'll be asked to sign a personal guarantee to get a bank loan. Before you do, make sure you are getting the best terms possible.

Small business loans contracted last year, while large businesses secured more dollars, according to the Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy.

A look at ways to find the best funding sources and tailor the options for your small business.

Here's how a $25 loan can change the world. (But do your homework before investing.)

A Texas businesswoman fetched the amount she needed to open an eco-friendly pet store

Credit unions and the banking industry spar over the right to make loans to small businesses.

An uptick in small-business lending may mean entrepreneurs will start hiring in 2012, or they might just sit on their cash.

In today's economy, debt is a four-letter word -- but it can also be essential for growing a business. Here are some options that could help boost your working capital.

A quick guide to Community Development Financial Institutions: How they work and whether they can help you get money to start your business.

You can get out from under that mountain of debt. Here's how to make sure your bank works for you, versus the other way around.

Household brands like Office Depot, Sam's Club and Google are offering financial products, but are they the way to go for your business?

Entrepreneur‘s 2011 Growth Conference 1. Use crowdfunding sites. Peerbackers.com Profounder.com 2. Hire people who love your business. 3. Leverage insights from your financials.

The Small Business Administration offers a variety of SBA loan programs to fit every stage of business development.

When borrowing from friends and relatives, make sure both parties are protected by putting the loan agreement in writing.

Find money today for your new business with this review of the SBA's top three loan programs.

The $787 billion economic stimulus package signed into law by President Barack Obama this week contains $116 billion in tax cuts for individuals, more than $53 billion for education and job training, and north of $10 billion for health, science and research. But there’s nary a penny explicitly set aside for startups and entrepreneurs. In […]