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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.
Business Financing
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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When to Crowdfund Instead of Using Venture Capital
Both crowdfunding and venture capitalists are great options for small business funding, but which is right for you?
Can You Use a 401(k) to Start a Business?
If your business requires less than $50,000 to start and you have a solid repayment plan, borrowing your business’s startup funds from your 401(k) may prove a viable option.
How to Collect Payments: A Guide to Every Form of Payment
From cash flow to customer satisfaction, the way you choose to get paid impacts your business.
Business Funding Strategies Explained by Experts
Can't decide how to fund your business? Four experts share their insights.
Financing Strategies for Every Stage of Business Growth
Bootstrapping, seed funding, equity crowdfunding, Series A: You may recognize these terms as different financing options, but how do you know which are available to your business venture?
Crowdfunding and Venture Capital Pros and Cons
Crowdfunding and venture capitalists are both great funding options for startups. Here are the pros and cons of each.
Choosing the Best Funding Option for Your Business
If you’re ready to start or grow your business and your personal savings is not adequate, there are several options you can explore for business funding.
5 Startups that Bootstrapped Their Way to Success
These startups from around the country have built enormous businesses without taking any venture capital or crowdfunding dollars.
How to Start Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is an excellent way to fund your business, but there are dozens of platforms available and knowing where to start isn’t obvious. Here is everything you need to know to get started.
How to Fund Your Business at Every Stage
When financial needs loom large, there are many funding options to consider. Preparing now to apply for a loan or pitch an investor can go a long way toward your success.