Small Business Lending | Page 2

Building a Business

Applying for a Short Term Business Loan Online? These 4 Steps Can Protect Your Startup.

Be informed and know for sure if signing with an unregulated lender is the right option for you.

By Ami Kassar

Building a Business

How to Cure Entrepreneurial Brain Freeze

By Ami Kassar

Building a Business

Choosing a Lender? Watch Out for These Costly Traps.

By Ami Kassar

Business Accounting

Need a Bank Loan for Your Small Business? Timing Can Make or Break Your Chances

By Ami Kassar

Building a Business

Need a Bank Loan? The 3 Big Obstacles for Small-Business Owners.

Banks are still struggling to return to the small-business market Here's what you need to know.

By Elizabeth Davis

Building a Business

3 Startups Offer New ‘Microloan’ Options for Entrepreneurs With Big Ambitions

Big banks aren't so good with small loans. There are new options available for getting financing with minimal hassle on friendly terms.

By Kari Luckett

Business Accounting

Credit Unions Are Increasingly Business Friendly

Credit unions, long an alternative to banks for individual customers, are keenly interested in small business lending.

By Daniel Carlsson

Building a Business

Veterans: 3 Ways to Minimize the Risks of Buying a Franchise

Owning a franchise can be an appealing option for men and women returning from military service. Here's some advice on what should be considered beforehand.

By Joel Libava

Business Accounting

U.S. Small-Business Borrowing Hits Highest Level in 6 Years

American small businesses increased their borrowing to their highest levels in six years in July, in a sign that many owners are anticipating an uptick in economic activity.

By Ray Hennessey

Business Accounting

Loan Market Remains Weak Amid Small-Business Struggles

Findings from Moody's Analytics reveals that small-business credit quality weakened in the third quarter.

By Cheryl Winokur Munk

Building a Business

Insider’s Guide to How to Fund Your Startup

How you fund your startup will play a deciding role in the company you build.

By Vanessa Richardson

Building a Business

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Bank Loan

Two leading banks, honored for National Small Business Week, offer their best advice to business owners seeking credit.

By Catherine Clifford

Business Accounting

What the Failed Deficit Deal Could Mean for Small Businesses

Failure to meet an agreement over reducing the nation's debts could trigger a spate of spending cuts that could carry implications for small businesses.

By Diana Ransom