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10 Personal Finance Rules Every Small Business Should Live By
By Meredith Wood | April 12, 2018

Use these principles to rein in your business's finances.

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Is Your Startup Ready for an Angel Investor?
By Katharine Paljug | March 14, 2018

Here's how you know your startup is ready for an investor.

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How CEO Scott Fischer Turned Dippin' Dots Fortune Around
By Chad Brooks | January 31, 2018

It's no simple thing to turn around a company facing financial ruin.

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Weighing the Pros and Cons of Angel Investors for Your Business
By Roman Shteyn | January 19, 2018

Are angel investors the right funding source for your startup or small business?

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American Express' Gina Taylor Cotter On Figuring Out Which Business Loan Is Right For You
By Chad Brooks | November 21, 2017

The Amex head of global commercial financing shares some insights for SMBs.

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Feast or Famine: Surviving Cash Shortages
By Sara Angeles | June 13, 2017

Here's what to do when your construction firm's cash flow is low.

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Getting a Loan from Your Payment Processor: What You Should Know
By Rebecca Wessell | December 31, 2016

Thinking about getting a loan from PayPal or Square? Read this first

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Closing the Gap: Lending to Underserved Small Businesses
By Dan Blacharski | November 02, 2016

Challenges and opportunities for underserved, minority, and immigrant-founded startups

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You Can Do It: How to Start a Business Without a Loan
By Mehul Rajput | August 12, 2016

Starting a business, almost every time has two major scenarios. One has to do with people who have loads of money stacked up and the obstacle is not having any viable idea to fund.

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Business Loan vs. Crowdfunding: Which is Best for You?
By Jared Proctor | July 05, 2016

There are now more than 44 different types of business financing available. Which one is best for you?

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No Loan, No Problem: 4 Creative Ways to Fund Business Growth
By Jared Proctor | May 10, 2016

There are creative ways to get business financing these days. Here are 4 very creative ways to get you started.

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Inside the Mind of the Bank: 4 Factors Affecting a Small Business Loan
By Ricky Nila | April 22, 2016

Learn what will affect you in getting your small business loan.

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5 Surprisingly Cheap Forms of Small Business Financing
By Marc Prosser | March 21, 2016

Looking for small business financing options that won't break the bank? These five inexpensive options might be work a look.

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Before You Sign: Can A Business Loan Help You Buy Out a Partner?
By Meredith Wood | February 02, 2016

If you're looking to buy an existing business or buy out a partner in your current business, you’ve got a bit of a challenge ahead.

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The SBSS Score Explained: What It Is & Why It Matters When Applying for a Loan
By Business.com for LoanMe | November 30, 2015

Business credit is just as important as personal credit. Here's what you need to know about the SBSS score—and why it matters to loans.

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Will Work for Funding: 7 Ways to Finance Your First Small Business
By Anna Johansson | October 14, 2015

When it comes to financing your new business, today's options are virtually limitless. But which one is right for you?

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What Are the Best Options for Financing a Franchise?
By Meredith Wood | September 28, 2015

So you want to invest in a franchise—great choice! Reference this list of top franchise financing choices when you're ready to get started.

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Internet of Things & You: Finding Investors to Fund Your IoT Startup
By Peter Daisyme | August 20, 2015

With the Internet of Things becoming such a favored space for investing, it's easy to find investors if you have the right business model.

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Bank Loan Request, Denied: Who Will Help Fund Your Business Now?
By Business.com for LoanMe | August 12, 2015

Alternative Lending Sources to Finance Your Dream Venture

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Digital Wallet: The Future of Pay, and Why You Should Care
By Dave Landry Jr. | February 23, 2015

Get up to speed with the future: the digital wallet.