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The Anatomy of a Business-Loan Interest Rate

5 minute read

June 4, 2024

As far as the headlines are concerned, the Federal Reserve Bank holds the cards when it comes to what you, as a small business owner, will pay in interest on a loan — and that's...

10 Bank Loan Requirements You Must Be Prepared For (And Why)

10 minute read

May 23, 2024

There are times when every small business could use additional funding, whether it’s for inventory purchasing, equipment financing, or just extra cash flow to cover operating costs. Without a little extra help in the form...

10 Small Business Loan Benefits You Might Not Know About

8 minute read

May 14, 2024

There are an increasing number of competitive loan options on the market offered by various business financing lenders, making it a good time to find small business financing options that best fit your needs. Whether...

Getting a Business Loan With Low Revenue

4 minute read

May 7, 2024

Business is doing well for you but maybe you'd like to invest in some new equipment or open up a second location. With a great business plan, and your consistently high credit score, you shouldn't...

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Short-Term Financing

7 minute read

April 11, 2024

Due to bad credit, a poor debt-to-income ratio, or strict lender credit score requirements, you may not qualify for traditional financing options like long-term business loans or may be looking at a small business loan...

Facing a Huge Tax Bill? 3 Reasons to Pay Your Taxes with a Small Business Loan

4 minute read

April 4, 2024

If your business is faced with a tax bill it can't afford, you may benefit from paying it off with a business loan. By doing this, you won't have to pull money that's allocated to...

Six Questions to Ask About Commercial Bridge Financing

4 minute read

March 19, 2024

When a homeowner wants to buy another home before they sell their existing one, they might use their current house as collateral for a short-term loan. Likewise, business owners can use commercial bridge financing to...

How to Apply for the Minority-Owned Business Certification

4 minute read

February 20, 2024

Getting certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) can open the doors to corporate and federal business contract opportunities. It may also help you qualify for grants and business development training. However accessing these benefits...

Pros and Cons: Funding from an Angel Investor

3 minute read

June 7, 2023

With private investment playing a large role in American small-business development, should your firm be looking to the heavens for an angel of its own? Do you want one of the mega-entrepreneurs on Shark Tank...