Getting funding
No matter the stage of your business, learn about your financing options – from traditional small business loans to innovative fintech funding, and more.
How to get a small business loan.GETTING FUNDING
How to get a small business loan.
Jul 29 2022As a small business owner, you most likely encounter situations where it’s helpful to have additional cash on hand to manage the ups and downs of your business. However, to get access to the funding your business needs, you’ll need to understand how to apply for a business loan.
5 signs your business needs outside funding.GETTING FUNDING
5 signs your business needs outside funding.
Jul 07 2022In the life of many businesses – especially new and growing ones – there comes a time when income from sales doesn’t cover all of the anticipated expenses.
Compare your options for business funding.GETTING FUNDING
Compare your options for business funding.
Jul 07 2022Businesses often need financing to buy inventory, invest in equipment, expand operations, or smooth out uneven cash flow. In recent years, a number of new sources of small business funding have sprung up – so many, in fact, it's hard to keep track of all the options. Here, we'll discuss some of the more common small business financing options. For a fuller look, download our ebook, Financing options for small businesses.
A simple breakdown to the working capital formula.GETTING FUNDING
A simple breakdown to the working capital formula.
Jul 07 2022If you want to know how well you're really operating your business, you'll need to know your business's working capital, also known as net working capital. It's a moment of truth for your company's financial health – telling you the difference between what you owe and what your business owns at any given time. Plus, it's one of the most important numbers lenders often rely on to decide if your company is worth financing.
Financing options for small businesses.GETTING FUNDING
Financing options for small businesses.
Jul 07 2022Learn the types of small business financing options, and pros and cons of each.
How a single customer-service experience launched a quality T-shirt business.CUSTOMER STORIES
How a single customer-service experience launched a quality T-shirt business.
Jul 01 2022You may be dreaming about starting your own business – but what kind? If the idea is the stumbling block, the inspiration might be hiding in your own interactions with other businesses: the moment when you think to yourself, “I could do this better.” That’s how Dan Corcoran got the idea for Forward Printing, his screen-printing business in Oakland, California.
Business line of credit: What every entrepreneur should know.GETTING FUNDING
Business line of credit: What every entrepreneur should know.
Oct 19 2021Entrepreneurship is alive and well in America, with more than 30 million small businesses operating in the country, according to the US Small Business Administration.1 Still, cash flow management is a common concern for entrepreneurs, leading many businesses to apply for a line of credit to help them invest in new projects, run their day-to-day operations, and more.
11 ways to help speed up the collection of payments.GETTING FUNDING
11 ways to help speed up the collection of payments.
Oct 21 2020Trouble with collecting payments, also known as delayed receivables, is a common challenge for business owners. When clients don’t pay for goods and services in a timely manner, your business may struggle. A lack of cash flow makes it difficult to pay employees, buy more inventory, and invest back into the business.
Minority business loan resources and guide.GETTING FUNDING
Minority business loan resources and guide.
Jul 21 2020Like many small business owners, a challenge minority businesses face is access to capital, or the ability to borrow money for business growth and expansion. Small business loans for minorities exist, but there are additional requirements for getting approval.
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