Working with Lenders
6 Reasons You Might Want to Get a Business Loan
The mythical American should be able to start a business purely through a combination of working hard, having the right attitude, and pulling up their bootstraps. Chances are, however, real-world business owners are going to…
How to Finance Your Franchise
Congratulations! You’ve given it tremendous thought and made the life-changing decision to buy a franchise. You’re excited, but now you need to figure out how you’re going to pay the franchise fees and initial start-up…
7 Questions to Ask Your Lender
There are many moving parts when it comes to securing a small business loan, so there are naturally many things that you will need to ask your lender upon completing your application. You are going…
Why Banks Deny Small Business Loans
There are many reasons why banks deny an applicant’s small business loan request. Unfortunately, this happens too often, even when the business idea is a great one. Why does this happen? Why is it so…
How Not to Spend a Loan
So you realize you now have the option to obtain financing. Your credit is good, you are on steady ground, you have collateral, and you may even have been approved for a loan. How are…
How to Get a Small Business Startup Loan the Easy Way
There’s an old Chinese proverb that goes like this: The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. The same reasoning applies to new business startup loans, but…
4 Times a Short-Term Business Loan is Right for You
Every business owner has run into cash flow challenges, whether you need more money to grow your business or to meet the operational day-to-day expenses that pop up. If your customer income isn’t covering your…
How to Apply for an Online Business Loan
Online lending can be complicated, with a few traps for the unwary. So if you’ve never searched for a loan online, you could benefit from a few pointers. Here’s how to make sure you get…
Online Lending is Breathing New Life into Small Business
For a long time, small business owners in need of financing had just one option. They would put on their best business clothes, practice their best smile and handshake, and head off to the bank,…
The Ins and Outs of Applying for a Small Business Term Loan
When most people are in the market for a small business loan, they think of a 3-5 year term with monthly payments. The problem with the business lending industry is that many business lenders are…
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