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What Are Micro Loans
If you can turn that small amount of capital into a big result, a micro loan could be a good choice. Here's what you need to know.
Does a Restaurant Loan Make Sense to Fund Expansion?
A restaurant loan could make sense to fund a growing restaurant. Here are three ways to know if a loan is right for your restaurant.
Looking Back at Your Business Goals in the Summer is a Good Idea
Why Making a Business Goal Pivot in the Summer is a Good Idea for Any Small Business Owner By Lisa Hendrickson I run workshops for entrepreneurs. I asked a classroom full of entrepreneurs last week if they remembered what their goals were from the first of the year. I hear apprehensive laughter from the room. Then I…
Temporary Cash Flow Loans: Overcoming a Short-Term Cash Flow Hiccup
It's not uncommon for a business to need short-term capital to meet business needs. Here's what you need to know about temporary cash flow loans.
Understanding ACH Payments and Small Business Loans
Small business loan payments, via a direct debit (or ACH payments) from the business’ bank account, are a popular way for many lenders, including online lenders, to take [...]
Commercial Loans for Small Business
Many small businesses access borrowed capital to fuel growth and fund many day-to-day operations. Here are 5 things you should know before you borrow.
Understanding Business Credit Cards
Business credit cards are a popular way for small businesses to access credit. Here's what you need to know to take advantage of a business credit card.
Starting Your First Content Marketing Efforts
Content marketing is telling your company's story in a way that resonates with your customers and potential customers. Here are 3 tips to get you started.
Understanding Personal Guarantees
Most small business owners should expect to sign a personal guarantee when they apply for loan. Here's what you need to know about how it works.
Bouncing Back From a Bad Quarter
Every business occasionally has a bad month or two. Bouncing back from a bad quarter can really make the difference in your business’ profitability. Here are 5 things to help [...]
What You Need to Know About Invoice Factoring
Although factoring is not a loan, it’s a popular way for small businesses to access short-term capital to fuel growth and other initiatives. Here’s what you need to know about how [...]
Small Business Loan Terms: What You Need to Know
Most businesses think of a term loan when they think of small business financing. If you’ve ever had a car loan or a home mortgage, you’ve had at least one type of term loan. The [...]
Small Business Loans Online: What You Need to Know
There are more small business loan options available than ever before. What do you need to know about a small business loan online to make sure it's right for your business?
Explaining Secured and Unsecured Business Loans
An unsecured small business loan is a loan that requires no collateral but rather is based solely upon the creditworthiness of the small business borrower. While an unsecured small [...]
Inventory Loans: What You Need to Know
Many businesses use financing to purchase inventory (salable goods) for their business. This is particularly true when opportunities arise to purchase quick-turnaround inventory [...]