Funding

Business grants help provide free funding to minority business owners. Check out the most updated list of minority business and how to apply.

Many small businesses need funding to get started. Learn about the different financing options to decide which would work best for your small business.

Evaluate these five elements before you move forward with refinancing.

Here's a look at seven questions lenders ask small business borrowers and the reason for each one.

When your small business needs a funding source, you may consider a loan or try crowdfunding. Learn how to choose the right option for your business.

Your business credit score is related to but separate from your personal credit score. Learn what a business credit score is and why it matters.

Alternative lenders offer more flexible terms and faster approval and funding than traditional banks. Discover more about alternative loans.

Learn how to choose the best business loan for your unique business.

Every new business needs capital, but starting out with a large amount of debt can be a burden. Here's a rundown of small loan options to consider.

Need a small business loan with low interest rates? Learn about the government loans available to entrepreneurs.

These steps will help you get your business loan application approved and secure the funding your business needs.

Finding the right sources of funding for your business can be difficult. Learn how to choose the right one for you.

Marketing strategy is a crucial aspect of landing investors. Use your marketing skills to identify, message and pitch potential business investors.

From tighter lending criteria to the rise of payment processors, many changes are underway in small business lending.

Find out which fast lending methods you can choose from when you need a business loan and what you need in order to apply.

Capital and operating grants are two different ways to fund your business. Here's what you need to know before applying for a business grant.

You need to know which type of loan is best for your small business's situation. Learn the difference between term loans and lines of credit.

Most entrepreneurs turn to small business loans when seeking startup cash, but there are other ways to raise working capital for a store. Learn more here.

Important information is tucked away in the fine print of a loan agreement. Learn what to look for and what you're agreeing to before you sign it.

Here's what to do if you can't get a business loan, and why being turned away isn't the end of the world.

A stock purchase agreement outlines the sale of company stock to buyers. Here's how to create a stock purchase agreement, along with a helpful template.

Learn what it means to default on a business loan and what options you have available if this happens to you.

Learn what happens when you can't pay back your small business loan from the SBA.

Your SBSS score matters when you're applying for a small business loan. Here's what you need to know.

Small business grants are basically free money from federal, state or privately funded programs. Learn about small business grants and how to apply.

Hard money loans make sense for businesses that need fast capital or can't access other financing, but a payback plan is key for this type of lending.

When seeking a business loan for your small business, it's important to understand the terms banks use. Learn the most important business loan terms.

Many small business loans require the business owner to sign a personal guarantee. Learn about the risks of personally guaranteeing a loan.

If your company is considered too risky by traditional lenders, a high-risk business loan might offer financing options.

The pandemic’s Paycheck Protection Program offered relief to businesses. Here is what you should know about the loan forgiveness process.