So you are starting a business… now, how are you going to fund it? When it comes to the monetary aspects of building your brand, it is crucial to go into the process knowledgeably. Whether it be applying for a loan, entering a pitch competition, or reaching out through a crowdfunding campaign, seeking funding for […]
Business Loans: How to Compare and Choose the Best One
Being a business owner can be both a thrilling and anxious-filled experience. This is especially true for those who are about to start a new business, as they usually have numerous financial worries. In these scenarios, business loans can represent a helpful tool to address these problems. The process of getting a business loan is […]
8 Tips for a Better Small Business Loan Application
You can apply for a small business loan today from many different lenders, both traditional and alternative. These can help you expand your business, hire new employees, increase your sales or product research budget, and more. Here, we’ll explore 8 quick tips to help you create a better small business loan application. 8 Tips for […]
What is a Business Microloan and How Can it Boost Your Start-up
With more and more small businesses launching every day, many entrepreneurs and business owners are finding it increasingly hard to secure financing. This is where microloans come in handy; they are typically provided by non-profits and CDFIs (Community Development Financial Institutions) to provide an efficient, flexible, and fast source of capital to help you get […]
9 questions to ask yourself before pursuing alternative funding
8,000 small business loans are turned down per day in the U.S., and this has created an amazing industry of alternative funders and cash advance lenders. This is expensive money, but sometimes desperate measures call for the need borrow funds just to keep your business going. There are plenty of lenders willing to do these […]
How to Secure Funding for Your Small Business
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Ami Kassar @akassar. Ami is CEO and Founder of MultiFunding, and a nationally renowned small business advocate and leader. He’s committed to ensuring […]