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How to Apply for the 8(a) Business Development Program

5 minute read

June 22, 2022

You might know about the 8(a) Business Development Program if you're a small business owner competing for government contracts. The federal government sponsors the program to level the playing field for eligible disadvantaged small businesses....

SBA 7(a) Loans vs. SBA Microloans: How to Decide

5 minute read

June 20, 2022

Since 1953, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has helped countless small business owners receive necessary financing. The SBA’s primary mission is to assist business owners and strengthen the U.S. economy, so they offer various loan...

Equity Financing: How Can Business Owners Benefit from It?

5 minute read

June 15, 2022

In a survey by Intuit, 75 percent of small business owners said they relied on their personal savings to start their businesses. However, starting a business is one thing, and successfully growing it is another. You’re likely...

Secured vs. Unsecured Business Loans: How to Select a Loan

5 minute read

June 8, 2022

Suppose your small business needs more cash than can be supplied through a line of credit or personal credit cards. In that case, it may be necessary to apply for a small business loan. As...

Business Acquisition Loans: How to Secure and Use This Option

5 minute read

June 8, 2022

Growing your business should be one of your highest priorities in any competitive business climate. While some small business owners prefer to increase revenues from a single location, others purchase existing businesses to improve their...

Senior Care Business Financing: How to Apply

5 minute read

June 6, 2022

Revenue in the senior care industry declined sharply in 2020 due to COVID-19. While the worst of the pandemic seems to be over, challenges remain for home health and senior care business owners. In particular, many providers...

How to Successfully Select a Small Business Loan Broker

6 minute read

June 6, 2022

There’s no shortage of business loans, lines of credit, or merchant cash advances on the market. While the large selection of financing products is excellent, it can also be overwhelming for small business owners to...

Should You Pursue a Cash Flow Loan to Grow Your Business?

5 minute read

June 6, 2022

Running a small business can be a tumultuous, unpredictable job. There will be times that you experience unexpected highs and lows, especially when it comes to your small business’s finances. To improve your business’s financial...

How Do Business Loans Work? The Loan Process Explained

5 minute read

June 1, 2022

If you haven’t taken out a small business loan before, it’s common to feel overwhelmed by the loan process. Even if you have been previously approved for a loan amount, you may need to brush...