SBA loans
News and Articles About SBA loans
SBA ![Evan Singer]()
5 Surprising Reasons to Love the Small Business Administration
Did you know that the SBA doesn't actually loan money to small businesses?
Make More Happen ![Andrew Yang]()
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 ![Lisa Stevens]()
4 Financing Tips for Female Entrepreneurs
Hey, ladies: Women's Small Business Month is a great time to polish up the financial strategy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Make More Happen ![Kedma Ough]()
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 ![Kate Taylor]()
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 ![Catherine Clifford]()
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.
Ready To Launch ![David Nilssen]()
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 Optimization ![David Nilssen]()
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.
Lending ![Scott Shane]()
Small Business Credit Still Not Back to Pre-Recession Levels
Despite the recent rise in the number of small business loans, small business lending still has not returned to their highs.
Ready To Launch ![Daniel Carlsson]()
Credit Unions Are Increasingly Business Friendly
Credit unions, long an alternative to banks for individual customers, are keenly interested in small business lending.
Growth Strategies ![Catherine Clifford]()
Obama Picks Maria Contreras-Sweet to Lead the SBA
Maria Contreras-Sweet, the founder of ProAmerica Bank, is the White House's pick as head of the government's Small Business Administration.