Business Funding

Healthy business debt is often necessary for growth. Learn how to distinguish good and bad business debt and determine a healthy debt amount to carry.

Business loans can be difficult to secure if you have bad credit. Here are financing options for businesses with poor credit history.

Angel investors are accredited investors who use their money to help businesses they view as worthwhile. Learn how to find and work with them.

Defaulting on an SBA loan is serious; you can face bank levies, wage garnishment and foreclosure. But some cases allow forgiveness. Learn if you qualify.

Farm equipment is costly, and for many in the agriculture industry, it's imperative to find affordable financing. Read our guide on farm equipment loans.

Applying for a business loan can seem like a daunting task, but following these steps can help you apply and get approved.

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

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

Proper budgeting and cash flow management can help protect your business from bankruptcy. Learn the steps you can take to avoid it.

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.

Debt isn't the only way! Here are alternatives to getting a loan in order to start your business.

It can be difficult to keep up with the costs associated with running a farm. Low-interest agricultural loans help farmers stay afloat.

While self-funding a business is difficult, it isn’t impossible. Here are important tips for entrepreneurs considering the idea.

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

Evaluate these five elements before you move forward with refinancing.

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.

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

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

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

Read what experts say about obtaining funding for a small business.

A Q&A with authors Elizabeth Joy Zalman and Jerry Neumann

Businesses can get a capital infusion via private equity and venture capital funding. Learn the differences between the two to choose the right option.