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Tips & Advice About Small Business Loans

Do you have questions about securing a small business loan or small business financing in general? These articles will answer them for you.

Rejected by the Bank? You Can Still Get a Loan Finding a small business loan option is possible. You just have to know where to look and what questions to ask.

Plan Ahead for Your Retail Small Business Loan Research what’s available and what may be the best fit for your circumstances. And know that you may need to put up some collateral.

Your Small Manufacturing Business Loan: Prepare Well, Keep the Faith Learn what you can about each type of loan option and consider the best lenders for the job.

Understanding Types of Small Business Financing Options: Learn the Lingo These summaries highlight five financing options for getting the capital you need, and go beyond the bank options.

How to Get a Small Business Loan Getting small business loans can be difficult, especially if you’re just starting out. Our tips will give you guidance on how to get a small business loan.

How to Establish Credit for Your Small Business You need to know the different ways to establish credit for your small business. Paying your business credit card on time is a great start.

How Young Entrepreneurs Can Secure Funding for a First Business As a young entrepreneur, you know that raising money is the one of the most important steps for getting your business off the ground. Here are some suggestions for getting the amount you need.

How to Choose the Right Bank for Your Small Business No matter how limited your financial needs are now, start to establish a good working relationship with your bank so you’re in a better position later on to have access to the financial tools that you need.

How Today’s Federal Interest Rate Impacts Your Small Business Interest rates are more than just an annoyance on the balance sheet. They can also directly affect the rate at which you can borrow money for your business. Get the scoop on interest rates in this helpful article.

Three Roadblocks in the Way of Your Small Business Loan Approval What are the things that often stand in the way of getting a small business loan approved? Learn about these roadblocks — and specific ways to move past them.

Small Business Administration Loan Applications Made Easy Which SBA loan is appropriate for you? That depends on the type and circumstances of your business. Here are a few of the most common programs.

How to Determine Start-Up Costs Launching a new venture? Follow these expert tips for calculating the start-up costs for your small business.

Why It Pays to Separate Personal and Small Business Financing Small Business Financing 101: It’s not good business to mix your business finances with personal finances. Your money shouldn’t be in one pile.

6 Ways to Stretch Your Small Business Budget Check out six ways to stretch your small business budget. Learn easy cost-saving methods for your company.

How Crowdfunding Is Changing the Small Business Landscape Crowdfunding is not just for creatives. Learn how you can tap into the power of small business crowdfunding to raise capital and turn your ideas into a more successful endeavor.

Why Operating Cash Flow Is King Operating cash flow is the lifeblood of a small business. Cash flows show how much money is available to run the business, pay staff and expand.

Using Financial Ratios for Your Small Business Key financial ratios are essential for monitoring your business performance. We’ll tell you how to calculate them and use the information.

6 Tips to Help Bolster Your Small Business Bottom Line Small business owners encounter all sorts of financial ebbs and flows, from denied loan applications to accounting challenges. But you can bolster your bottom line by freeing up cash flow if you know how to negotiate, plan and delegate your way to success.

Tips from a VC: Small Business Investment Options pt. 1 Bob Davis, of Highland Capital Partners, shares the key points and options that every business owner should know and understand before they even begin the investment process.

Tips from a VC: The Small Business Traits We Love part 3 What are the special traits that any venture capitalist wants to see while considering the next big thing? We got the scoop from Bob Davis, of Highland Capital Partners.

Tips from a VC: Crowd-Sourcing and Micro-Financing Alternatives pt. 4 What are some of the newer funding opportunities available to small business owners? We got the inside scoop from venture capitalist Bob Davis of Highland Capital Partners.

Crowdfunding: Say Hello to Your Next 10,000 Investors Do you have a great idea that might benefit from a direct appeal to the masses? Check out this handy guide to raising capital via crowdfunding, including the pros and cons.

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