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Everything you need to know about traditional business loans and alternative lenders.
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A Practical Guide to Funding Your Small Business with Business Loans and Beyond
Here's a detailed guide on how to fund your business, whether you're just beginning or you have a few years under your belt.
Business Financing
Everything You Need to Know to Prepare to Apply for a Business Loan
How to decide if a small business loan is right for you—and, if so, how to apply for one.
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How to Get a Grant to Start a Business
Funding your startup can be a challenge. Applying for a grant can take time but may give you that boost you need to launch or sustain your business.
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Seasonal Business Taxes: Guide for Business Owners
Seasonal businesses have fluctuating incomes but are responsible for paying taxes like any other business.
How to Get Funding for Your Inventions
Are you ready to get paid for invention ideas or bring your design to market? Explore key considerations and seven financing methods.
How to Apply for a Business Grant
Funding your startup can be a challenge. Applying for a grant can take time but may give you that boost you need to launch or sustain your business.
Guide to SBA Loans
Funding is a top challenge for many entrepreneurs. The U.S. Small Business Administration offers special financial solutions for eligible small business owners.
What Is a Bridge Loan, and Is It Right for My Business?
Like a consumer payday loan, a business bridge loan can help you get cash fast to meet urgent expenses. Here’s what it is and when it’s wise to get one.
Secured Business Loans: The Pros and Cons
Secured business loans require you to have collateral, such as a large business or personal asset. Here are the pros and cons.
Business Loan Costs: How to Calculate and Compare Fees
Before you sign a business loan application, it's important to understand the associated costs, such as origination fees, interest rates, and penalties.
How to Use Accounting Software to Generate Accurate and Timely Financial Reports
Make decisions confidently and keep tabs on your company's financial health with secure, accessible bookkeeping platforms.
What Is Alternative Credit?
Alternative credit, or alternative lending, can be a good short-term funding option for small business owners struggling to get approval for a traditional loan.
How to Know Whether You Need a Loan for Your SMB
Loans can help you grow your business, but they should be used strategically to avoid putting your company at financial risk.