SBA loans
News and Articles About SBA loans
Small Business Lending
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5 Main Reasons Banks Turn Down Small-Business Owners for Loans
It was never easy for smaller businesses to get loans when they needed them most and it has only gotten harder since the recession.
Run a Better Business
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The 5 Cs of Qualifying for an SBA Business Loan
Discover the five factors that banks analyze to determine whether to approve your small-business loan application.
Small Business Financing
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3 Commonly Overlooked Ways Business Owners Can Raise Funds
You could get just the injection of cash you need through grant support, business development companies or online lenders.
SBA
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5 Surprising Reasons to Love the Small Business Administration
Did you know that the SBA doesn't actually loan money to small businesses?
Entrepreneurship
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We're Bringing Unsexy Back to Entrepreneurship
Sometimes, the Plain Jane journeyman approach is the best when building a business and a lifestyle.
Female Entrepreneurs
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4 Financing Tips for Female Entrepreneurs
Hey, ladies: Women's Small Business Month is a great time to polish up the financial strategy.
Run a Better Business
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7 Loan Programs Offered by the SBA
If banks turn you down for a standard loan, check out these options from the federal government.
Starting a Business
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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.
Starting a Business
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How to Finance Your Business Yourself
Here's what you need to consider if you're thinking of bootstrapping your business.
Grants
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The Feds Have $2.5B Available to Fund Innovative Small Companies
The Small Business Administration is crisscrossing the nation to educate entrepreneurs about how to apply for grants focused on early stage companies.
Loans
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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.
National Small Business Week
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3 Things You Need to Know About National Small Business Week
Here's how you can get involved in the Small Business Administration's week-long celebration of the Main Street entrepreneur.
Startup Financing
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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.
Business Plans
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4 Essential Considerations of a Bank-Friendly Business Plan
Your business plan is not an academic exercise or a hoop to jump through, it's a living document that shows investors, advisors and business partners that you are serious about making your dream reality.
