Financing Your Business

Whether you are starting a new business or buying an existing one, small businesses need money. Use these resources to learn how to best leverage your options for business financing.
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What Types of Loans Are Available for Minority-Owned Businesses?
When Does a Business Start?
How to Get Financing to Buy a Franchise
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Loans for Veteran-Owned Businesses
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Mistakes to Avoid When Completing a Small Business Loan Application
Financing your small business
What Are the Rates for SBA Loan Programs?
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Banks Versus Credit Unions
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Apply for Startup Costs, Financing, and COVID-19 Recovery
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Debt and Equity Financing
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How Long-Term and Intermediate-Term Loans for Business Work
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Corporate Credit Cards for Employees
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The Risks of Asset-Based Loans and How They Work
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Reasons You Might Want to Take Out a Business Loan
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Get the Cash You Need to Grow Your Small Business With Microloans
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5 Reasons to Keep Personal and Business Finances Separate
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7 Surefire Ways to Build Corporate Credit
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Alternative Business Financing: Hard Money Loans
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Business Vehicle Leasing: Why Leasing Makes Sense
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5 Easy Tips to Build Credit for Your Business
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The Importance of Ethics in Business
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Creative Ways to Raise Funding for a Startup Business
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The Basics of Venture Capital for Small Businesses
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The Best Ways to Find Alternative Financing for Your Business
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Understanding Bank Term Loans for Small Businesses
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Understanding Affirmative Loan Covenants
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The Benefits of a Corporate Credit Line to a Business
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7 Steps To Take When Getting a Business Loan From a Bank
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Using Accounts Receivable to Finance Your Small Business
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Internal Sources of Business Capital Available Without Borrowing
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3 Ideas for Generating the Funds You Need to Run Your Import Business
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Important Points About Small Business Loans From Banks
The Two Types of Credit to Help Grow Your Business
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Learn About Getting Financing With Real Estate Lines of Credit
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Business Credit With No Personal Guarantee
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Why Owning Your Own Business Is Better Than Being an Employee
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The 5 Best Factoring Companies of 2022
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The Best Short-Term Business Loans for 2022
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Is Short-Term Business Financing Right for Your Business?
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Sources and Tips for Startup Business Financing
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What Is a Small Business Loan Application?
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Learn the Differences Between Venture Capital and Angel Investing
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What Are Angel Investors?
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How to Get a Free Business Credit Report
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How to Get a Loan for Your Startup Business
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7 Ways to Finance a Small Business By Leveraging Equity
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Using a Credit Card To Finance Your Small Business