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Here Are 7 Ways to Get More Funding Than Ever Before in the Post-Pandemic Era

Starting a business in 2021? You’re in good company: The U.S. Census Bureau reports that there were some 440,000 applications for tax ID numbers in March of 2021 alone. Many of these entrepreneurs will face...

byGerri Detweiler

May 18, 2021

What You Need to Know About Unsecured Business Loans

As a small business owner, you may need financing at some point. You might need help purchasing an asset, expanding your business and more. No matter the reason, an unsecured business loan can help. Whether...

byRapid Finance

January 27, 2021

Why Was My Business Loan Application Denied?

This is a pretty simple question with a more complicated answer. There are a lot of reasons why a business loan application might be denied, but what most small business owners should be asking themselves...

byNav

October 21, 2020

6 Steps to Take After Getting a Business Loan

Once you decide to finally launch the startup you’ve always dreamed of, you may need to take out a small business loan. However, this process doesn’t simply consist of obtaining a loan and repaying it...

byEmily Morgan

October 4, 2020

5 Simple Ways to Organize Your Small Business Finances

Credit scores are often seen as the number one obstacle preventing small businesses from getting financing. But disorganized financials may be equally to blame. In today’s challenging economic environment in particular, lenders want to make...

byNav

July 9, 2020

7 Steps to Get Your Business Lender Ready

For years, I’ve been encouraging business owners to line up financing before they need it. Whether it’s a crisis or opportunity, you want to be prepared so you can respond quickly—and that crisis is now...

byGerri Detweiler

June 9, 2020

Applying for a Business Loan is Changing Due to COVID-19: Here’s What it Means

As the coronavirus ravages businesses, small business lenders are re-evaluating their underwriting policies, along with reviewing their risk tolerances for those industries that look like they may be hit hardest by the disruption. Here’s what...

byNav

March 25, 2020

Serial Entrepreneur Presents Alternative Methods for Raising Startup Capital Through Burns Funding

Peter J. Burns III knows how difficult it is to raise capital. As a serial entrepreneur, he has started hundreds of businesses. The most common denominator with most has been a need to raise capital...

byPeter J. Burns III

October 30, 2019

Which Business Credit Scores Matter the Most?

Not all credit scores are created equally. You likely already know that you have a personal credit score; it’s what you need to buy a car, get a mortgage, credit card, or even pass a...

byNav

September 27, 2019

Entrepreneurs Share 7 Smart Ways They Use Business Credit Cards

A business credit card can be much more than a convenient way to pay for purchases. These cards can also provide lucrative rewards, superior fraud protection, and can smooth out cash flow. According to the...

byNav

August 28, 2019

4 Tips for Funding a Business When You Have Student Loans

Few words strike as much fear in the hearts of college grads as student loans. These debts seem to linger for years; for some, repayment can take anywhere from 10 to 20 years. And for...

byMeredith Wood

October 29, 2018

10 Essential Money Tips for Young Entrepreneurs

Being an entrepreneur is challenging, but it can be especially difficult if you begin building your business at a young age. Young entrepreneurs face unique hurdles like creating a company with less work and life...

byMeredith Wood

August 10, 2018

The Top 5 Startup Business Loan Options for Entrepreneurs

High-profile startups raised billions of dollars from venture capitalists in 2017, according to TechCrunch data. Even if you weren’t one of the lucky ones to attract VC money, you have more options than ever before...

byMeredith Wood

March 12, 2018

Find the Best Business Loan Depending on Your Credit Score

Almost every startup needs to borrow at one time or another. However, that doesn’t mean they’re equal when it comes to seeking finance. In short, your credit score and trading history will decide who will...

byCarl Faulds

January 9, 2018

Why You Should Stop Making Excuses and Start Building Your Business Credit

Your business credit score is a measure of its likelihood to honor its financial obligations. As such, this seemingly innocuous figure will significantly affect your ability to access credit – as well as the interest...

byCarl Faulds

December 14, 2017

5 Ways to Ensure the Financial Success of Your Startup

Running a startup isn’t easy, but having the right attitude makes a huge difference. Embracing change and seeking out good advice allows an entrepreneur's chances of financial success to skyrocket. Entrepreneurs encounter more than a few...

byJay DesMarteau

August 17, 2017

How to Get a Loan for Your Small Business in 9 Steps

Applying for a small business loan can seem overwhelming. It’s hard to know where to begin, and the finish line can seem so far away. By following these nine simple steps, your dream of obtaining a small...

byAshley Sweren

August 16, 2017

Stay on Top of Business with This 10 Step Checklist for Your Startup

For entrepreneurs, July is a great time to assess how the year is shaping up, make adjustments that boost revenue or reduce expenses and take advantage of new opportunities. But how do you get started...

bySteven Cohen

July 27, 2017

How to Secure a Small Business Loan Online

It used to be that businesses wanting to finance their growth had few options. Using their own savings, getting loans from family and friends, pitching their business to investors, or securing a traditional bank loan...

byAshley Sweren

July 26, 2017

4 Strategies to Get a Loan for Your Small Business

Obtaining a loan can be a challenge for many small business owners. Entrepreneurs don’t realize that even preparing to apply for a loan can take years of foundational work. Some others don’t know about alternative...

byAshley Sweren

July 20, 2017