Business Funding
Launching and growing a business takes capital, and there are a lot of places to find it. Determining which source of funding is right for your business can be a challenge. Fortunately we’ve made it easy to learn about your financing options and identify which ones will set your business up for long-term success.
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Most entrepreneurs turn to small business loans when seeking startup cash, but there are other ways to raise working capital for a store. Learn more here.
Important information is tucked away in the fine print of a loan agreement. Learn what to look for and what you're agreeing to before you sign it.
When your small business needs a funding source, you may consider a loan or try crowdfunding. Learn how to choose the right option for your business.
You need to know which type of loan is best for your small business's situation. Learn the difference between term loans and lines of credit.
Business grants help provide free funding to minority business owners. Check out the most updated list of minority business and how to apply.
Hard money loans make sense for businesses that need fast capital or can't access other financing, but a payback plan is key for this type of lending.
Here's what to do if you can't get a business loan, and why being turned away isn't the end of the world.
Learn what it means to default on a business loan and what options you have available if this happens to you.
Cash advances are short-term loans that don't need an application or credit check, but they aren't always a good option. Learn cash advance pros and cons.
Applying for a business loan can seem like a daunting task, but following these steps can help you apply and get approved.
Proper budgeting and cash flow management can help protect your business from bankruptcy. Learn the steps you can take to avoid it.
A home-equity line of credit offers easy access to capital to start your business, but it puts your most important personal asset – your home – at risk.
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.
Angel investors are accredited investors who use their money to help businesses they view as worthwhile. Learn how to find and work with them.
The pandemic’s Paycheck Protection Program offered relief to businesses. Here is what you should know about the loan forgiveness process.
Alternative lenders offer more flexible terms and faster approval and funding than traditional banks. Discover more about alternative loans.
Evaluate these five elements before you move forward with refinancing.
Top business grants for women include Amber Grant ($10,000 monthly), Cartier Women's Initiative ($100,000), IFundWomen, and Tory Burch Foundation programs.
PPP loans are fully forgivable if requirements are met. EIDL loans advance up to $15,000 don't require repayment. Other SBA loans must be repaid in full.
Learn how to choose the best business loan for your unique business.
Finding the right sources of funding for your business can be difficult. Learn how to choose the right one for you.
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.
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.