Building a Business
Is Bank or Investor Funding Right For Your Business?
When starting a business, what type of funding should you pursue?
Small Business Financing | Page 2
Business News
SMBX – Small Business Bonds Marketplace Review
SMBX is an online marketplace that allows individual investors to buy small business financial securities. It can be difficult for some small businesses to get a business loan. With SMBX, a small business owner is taking a different route. In this case, they are raising capital from the public
Business Accounting
How Per Diem Payments Can Simplify Your Accounting and Taxes
Take advantage of these tax-saving moves for your small business.
By Vlad Rusz
Business News
Are Immigrant Entrepreneurs Left Behind By Small-Business Aid?
The pandemic eliminated 36 percent of immigrant small-business owners, according to reports.
Business Operations & Logistics
Should I Return My Small-Business Loan? (Updated)
It's a good question. And with the SBA PPP deadline looming, we sought out an expert to answer it.
By Kenny Herzog
Business Operations & Logistics
Minority-Owned Small Businesses Aren’t Getting Stimulus Loans. Could That Finally Change?
So far, in the scramble to disperse SBA relief loans, big banks have passed over the most vulnerable businesses in favor of bigger "small" businesses. But Congress's latest stimulus package gives $60 billion in PPP to key community lenders.
Business News
Shake Shack Received, Then Returned, $10 Million in Stimulus Funding
Danny Meyer chain gives back SBA PPP loan after being criticized for taking money meant for struggling small businesses.
Business Accounting
How to Obtain an SBA Coronavirus PPP Loan and Have It Forgiven
It's the best funding option to keep employees on payroll and small businesses open.
By Mat Sorensen
Business News
Senate Passes $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill
Landmark measure includes checks for Americans and small-business loans.
By Ben Winck
Business News
Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Small Businesses Impacted By Coronavirus
It's also giving $1,000 bonuses to each of its employees.
Building a Business
3 New Rules for Selling Your Business to Big Brands
Landing big brands and corporate clients will boost your business prospects in more ways than one
Business News
3 Different Types of Business Financing and What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
There are many reasons you may need some extra capital for your business, but no one type of loan serves the objectives of every entrepreneur. When it’s time to borrow money, finding the loan that’s personalized for your goals is important. Here are three types of loans from U.S. Bank to fit your needs. Cash […]
Business Accounting
3 Tips for Borrowing Business Funding From Friends and Family (60-Second Video)
Here's how to stay out of a potentially tricky situation.
Business Funding
The 50-Word Blurb and the 5-Slide Deck
An avalanche of information is not what potential investors seek on the first meeting.
Business News
Organize Your Small-Business Finances With These 7 Steps
Like personal finance, there are plenty of ways to organize your small-business finances depending on what your goals are.
By Due
Building a Business
Times Are Good, so Start Working Now to Make Your Small Business Recession-Proof
The financial crisis of 2007-2009 can tell the prescient business owner how to prepare for any downturn that may be on the horizon.
Business Accounting
5 Best and Fast Small-Business Loans (Some of Which You’ve Never Heard of)
Need a small loan fast? We've vetted these small-business loans for you.
By Carolyn Sun
Tech
Where Can Underserved Small Businesses Get the Financial Tools They Need? One Word: Fintech.
By spearheading continued fintech and blockchain progress, the entrepreneurial community has a shot at supporting real and sustainable worldwide economic progress.
By AJ Agrawal
Business Accounting
How to Decide Whether You Need Debt or Equity Financing for Your Business
Landing on the right type of business financing is a critical step for turning expansion plans into reality.
By Mark Abell
Business Accounting
How to Finance Taking Your Startup to the Big Time
Many successful companies bootstrapped to get started but getting big almost inevitably requires funding.
By Jared Hecht
Business Accounting
There’s a Real Difference Between a Personal and Business Credit Card
Not all credit cards are created equal. If you're a small business owner, you're missing out if you don't have a business credit card.
By Jared Hecht
Business News
5 Tips for Financing Your Startup
In any economic climate, it is challenging to find the funds to set up a business.
Business Accounting
Got Bad Credit? Don’t Apply for a Loan Before You Ask a Few Hard Questions.
Your credit score is a major factor, but it's not the only reason potential lenders might give you bad news.
By Jared Hecht
Thought Leaders
What Entrepreneurs With Bad Credit Need to Know Before Applying to Get a Loan
Your credit score is a major factor in your eligibility, but it's not the only factor.
By Jared Hecht
Building a Business
Your First $1 Million: How to Prepare For a Business Milestone
As your business grows bigger, be ready to make the transition from entrepreneur to CEO.
Business Accounting
What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About the Fed’s Rate Rise
How the financial web will help small business owners ahead of the increase.
By Ryan Himmel