Building a Business
Applying for a Short Term Business Loan Online? These 4 Steps Can Protect Your Startup.
Be informed and know for sure if signing with an unregulated lender is the right option for you.
By Ami Kassar
Small Business Lending | Page 2
Business Accounting
Need a Bank Loan for Your Small Business? Timing Can Make or Break Your Chances
By Ami Kassar
Building a Business
Need a Bank Loan? The 3 Big Obstacles for Small-Business Owners.
Banks are still struggling to return to the small-business market Here's what you need to know.
Building a Business
3 Startups Offer New ‘Microloan’ Options for Entrepreneurs With Big Ambitions
Big banks aren't so good with small loans. There are new options available for getting financing with minimal hassle on friendly terms.
By Kari Luckett
Business Accounting
Credit Unions Are Increasingly Business Friendly
Credit unions, long an alternative to banks for individual customers, are keenly interested in small business lending.
Building a Business
Veterans: 3 Ways to Minimize the Risks of Buying a Franchise
Owning a franchise can be an appealing option for men and women returning from military service. Here's some advice on what should be considered beforehand.
By Joel Libava
Business Accounting
U.S. Small-Business Borrowing Hits Highest Level in 6 Years
American small businesses increased their borrowing to their highest levels in six years in July, in a sign that many owners are anticipating an uptick in economic activity.
Business Accounting
Loan Market Remains Weak Amid Small-Business Struggles
Findings from Moody's Analytics reveals that small-business credit quality weakened in the third quarter.
Building a Business
Insider’s Guide to How to Fund Your Startup
How you fund your startup will play a deciding role in the company you build.
Building a Business
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Bank Loan
Two leading banks, honored for National Small Business Week, offer their best advice to business owners seeking credit.
Business Accounting
What the Failed Deficit Deal Could Mean for Small Businesses
Failure to meet an agreement over reducing the nation's debts could trigger a spate of spending cuts that could carry implications for small businesses.
By Diana Ransom
Business Accounting
SBA Lending in 2012 Gets a Haircut
The SBA announced a banner year in 2011 -- supporting a record $30 billion in loans. But come 2012, the agency's sights are $1 billion lower.
By Diana Ransom
Business Accounting
At the SBA, New Challenges Lay Ahead
SBA backed loans are up but, with the latest debt woes, for how long?
By Diana Ransom
Building a Business
Microfinance Hits Small Businesses Right Where It Helps
Here are three reasons why micro-borrowers do better than owners who've borrowed from a traditional bank.
By Carol Tice