The Role of Alternative Funding in Startups
Funding a startup can be challenging, especially if you’re new to the game. There’s lots of competition. Interest…
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Financing When Your Business is Brand New: Six Options
You’ve got a great business idea, motivation, and the desire to make it work. But maybe you don’t…
19 Insider Insights On Preparing a Winning SBA Loan Proposal
Navigating the complex process of securing a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan requires more than just a well-written…
Startup Financing: From Traditional Loans to Innovative Solutions
One of the most crucial challenges for a startup is financing. There are many options available, both traditional…
12 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for an SBA Loan
Navigating the complexities of Small Business Administration loan applications can be daunting, so we’ve gathered firsthand advice from…
Don’t Miss These SBA Virtual Workshops for National Small Business Week 2023
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week two-day virtual summit is happening Tuesday and Wednesday. This…
A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing a Killer Business Plan
A business plan is as important to a new business as a map is to a ship, or…
How to Validate Your Business Idea in 30 Days (or Less)
Starting a business requires serious research, but it also requires you to seize opportunity. Jump in without consulting…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Second Round of PPP Funding Still Available (Episode 180)
The Small Business Administration’s second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding is open through March 31, 2021,…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: SBA Procurement Program for Women-Owned Businesses (Episode 88)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares recent Small Business Administration (SBA) news announcing a certification program…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: SBA EIDL Lending Program (Episode 83)
Today on the WJR Business Beat, Jeff reports on the EIDL program. The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the…
5 Tips for Keeping Your Business Credit Strong During Turbulent Times
No one knows how long it will take small and independent businesses to recover from the COVID crisis;…
COVID-19 Small Business Relief Funds Exhausted
You may have heard that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has run out of money to fund the…
Apply for Federal COVID-19 Support Now or Risk Missing Out, Business Strategy Expert Says
As small and medium businesses scramble to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government has made…
Free Resources for Understanding COVID-19 Financing Options
Are you overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information out there about COVID-19 relief loans? Not sure where…
Resources for Small Business Aid Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis
As local businesses close their doors amidst the coronavirus pandemic, entrepreneurs and business owners worldwide are scrambling to…
Do You Qualify for the $367 Billion in SBA Loans for COVID-19?
This article was updated on March 27, 2020, with the current state of the SBA Disaster Assistance in…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: The Impact of Coronavirus COVID-19 on Businesses (Episode 10)
On this morning’s Business Beat segment, Jeff provides resources for businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). For…
4 Funding Resources for Women Entrepreneurs
March is Women’s History Month, and last year, I shared an article about small business grants available for…
5 Realistic Ways to Fund Your New Business Venture
Most small business owners run into cash flow issues at some point in their entrepreneurial journey. It’s a…