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…
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4 Tips for Funding a Business When You Have Student Loans
Though the Biden Administration has moved to forgive hundreds of millions of dollars in student loans, student loan…
The Best Funding Options for Minority Entrepreneurs
Getting funded can be a challenge for any investor. But for minority entrepreneurs, finding and securing capital can…
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…
6 Mentoring Resources for Women Small Business Owners
For female founders who face unique challenges (especially when trying to break into male-dominated industries), having a mentor…
How to Find and Apply for Minority Business Loans
Many minorities are starting businesses, have been running one for a while, or are well-established in their industry.…
Through Mentoring, Angel Investors Offer More Than Just Money
Captaining a new enterprise is like constructing a parachute after you’ve been thrown out of a plane: It’s…
The Importance of a Having a Business Mentor When Starting Up
As an entrepreneur, you have a fierce independent streak. It’s how you got your business off the ground…
Top Small Business Grants for Women and Minorities
For an updated list of grant programs for women and minorities available in 2021, please click here. Funding…
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…
Why You Need a Business Mentor (and Where You Can Find One)
Mattie Mae Larson has a growing business in Hawaii turning trash into treasure. Her company, Upcycle Hawaii, creates…
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,…
Are Business Loans More Affordable Now Due to the Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the global economy in a number of ways. Unemployment is up, the stock…
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…
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…
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…
Spending Freedom: The Truth About Small Business Financing
It’s hard to qualify for a traditional small business loan through a bank, and it’s even more difficult…