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Effective Small Business Lending Advice for Coffee Shops

Because so many Americans drink multiple cups a day, people are reliant on coffee shops and cafes for their daily caffeine intake. Are you doing your best to serve them well so they’ll keep coming back?

How to Get a Loan for That Business You’ve Always Dreamed of Starting

Credit is more readily available in 2014 than it was in previous years. However, you still have to be smart and do everything you can to increase your chances of getting a start up business loan.

SBA Loans for Veterans: MREIDL

The Small Business Administration has many helpful platforms and programs that are specifically geared towards veterans who are looking to engage in entrepreneurship and start their own small businesses. One such program is the Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (MREIDL).

Unsecured Business Loans: The Good, the Bad, and the Question

Finding a loan without collateral is never easy. Unsecured loans are hard to come by in the best of circumstances. Throw in some iffy credit history and it can seem almost impossible. It is not impossible to get one, however.

How to Build Credit as a Small Business Owner

If you are in the start-up phase of owning a small business, give yourself some credit because it’s unlikely anyone else will. Small businesses have an extremely difficult time getting credit from the one place they really want it: lending institutions.

Need a Cash Injection? Debt Financing May Be the Answer

More than anything else, running a business means managing your cash flow, regardless of how well your business is doing. And getting a cash boost every now and then is something every business could use.

What’s Your D&B D-U-N-S® Number?

“What is your D&B D-U-N-S ® Number?” is one of the first identifying questions we ask as we help a business owner start this process. Oftentimes, business owners are not only unsure what the D-U-N-S Number is, but they’re also unaware of the many ways they may be able to leverage it.

Why a Business Line of Credit May Be Right for You

It is not unusual for start-up companies to encounter difficulties in managing cash flow. If you are worried about being caught short of funds, a business line of credit may be the perfect option for you. Here’s why.

How Can an Entrepreneur Qualify for a Bank Loan?

Many entrepreneurs are convinced that banks are not worth the effort for startups, especially early-stage ones that still don’t have a revenue stream, or collateral to back up their financing needs. A question I get all the time is, “Can I ever expect any backing from my bank for a great opportunity?”

What You Need to Know About Merchant Cash Advances

Depending on what kind of business you have, you might not be able to turn to a bank for money. For those for whom a traditional bank is not a viable source of capital, a merchant cash advance can be the answer.

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