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How to Find Funding for Women-Owned Businesses
Many women business owners continue to face challenges when it comes to procuring capital for their companies. In fact, one study found that they often have less access to working capital than their...
How a Business Loan Could Help Grow Your Mom and Pop Shop
It's often been said that local mom and pop shops are the backbone of the American economy. These small businesses are traditionally family-owned or independent—hence the name "mom and pop." They...
Four Tools for Surveying Your Customers and Clients
For entrepreneurs, meeting and satisfying your customer's needs could well be the single biggest factor in achieving small business success. With that in mind, surveys can help you understand your...
Invoice Factoring for Small Business: Pros and Cons
Invoice factoring is a way for businesses to fund cash flow by selling their unpaid invoices to a third party (a "factor" or "factoring company") at a discount in exchange for cash...
Three Best Small Business Loans for Bad Credit
Are you concerned that having a low credit score will keep you from getting a small business loan? Stop worrying. You can still get small business loans for bad credit. Because of the emergence of...
Good Business Debt vs. Bad Business Debt: What are the Differences?
You might have grown up thinking that all debt is bad. It's undeniably true that taking on too much debt could put your business in danger of folding. But history also shows that getting the right...
Three Tips to Raise Your Business Credit Score Fast
Different from a personal credit score, your business credit score is focused precisely on your business. This means it takes into account your timelines as far as payments to creditors and...
How to Protect Your Small Business From Scams
If you own a small business, you spend a lot of time and effort ensuring the company runs smoothly. But when scammers go after your business, it can hurt your reputation and your bottom...
How to Find Funding for Minority-Owned Businesses
Chances are you've probably enjoyed shopping at or working with a minority-owned small business at some point. People of color (including Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native...
Best Business Advice by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffet
Running your own business is a challenging task, no matter what industry you choose to enter. But you can help make things easier on yourself by listening to advice from successful business leaders...
Want Fast, Easy, Cheap Business Funding? Try Alternative Lenders
If you're a small business owner, finding simple, affordable funding options can often be a tough task. Many traditional lenders, such as banks and credit unions, will make you jump through so many...
Three Business Loan Application Mistakes You Should Avoid
Unfortunately, too many small business owners make easy-to-avoid mistakes when looking for financial assistance. These business funding errors could cause your loan application to be rejected or,...