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It seems like now more than ever, women are taking charge—harnessing their entrepreneurial spirit and opening their own businesses—officially bucking the trend of working for the man. While this makes it sound like women are finally getting ahead by creating their own job opportunities, they still face some challenges obtaining the funding needed to help their businesses get off the … Read More
How to Apply for a Small Business Loan Alternative
When small businesses apply for traditional bank loans, they get turned down at record rates. Analysts claim that anywhere from 20 to 80 percent of small business applicants get rejected when looking for funding. To close the gap and access the funds they need, many small businesses are turning to alterative lenders. Thinking about applying for a loan from an … Read More
How to Protect Your Business When Small Business Loan Payments are a Challenge.
Working capital is the lifeblood of small businesses. As the credit gap remains a reality for SMBs in America, the market for capital is still robust. Business owners are increasingly active in evaluating various capital products from advances to invoice factoring to loans. But sometimes taking on new capital comes with unexpected challenges. What happens if your business has trouble … Read More
Your Guide to the Small Business Lending Index and Its Largest Year-Over-Year Downturn since 2009
The Small Business Lending Index released by Thomson Reuters and PayNet showed a noteworthy downturn in April of this year.
New Opportunities for Existing Small Businesses: SBA Brings Back 504 Refinancing Program
Small businesses looking to refinance their business’s real estate will have another option to do so starting on June 24 if they qualify. The SBA is bringing back its 504 refinancing and loan program originally implemented as part of the 2010 Jobs Act, but this time as a permanent measure.
Women-Owned Small Businesses Continue to Grow, But There’s a Catch…
Small businesses that are owned by women continually succeed in revenue and earnings generated, but still struggle to grow at the same rate as their male-owned counterparts. The presence of the gender gap in small businesses is felt, as it much harder for women entrepreneurs to gain the necessary capital to expand their businesses.
Title III Update to JOBS Act Bringing Big Changes to Equity Crowdfunding
Title III of the JOBS Act will make investing in small businesses and start-ups much easier for any non-accredited investor. But the risk associated with such early investments may outweigh any potential benefit.
Aspects of Your Small Business Potential Lenders Will Examine
Getting your small business ready to apply for a loan requires a great amount of preparation. Here is some helpful information about fully preparing your business for the loan application process.
2016 Business Trend: Big Banks Follow Alternative Lenders’ Lead
Alternative lending options and banks are not rivals, and 2016 may prove to be a year of collaboration between the two financing options.
Keeping Lines of Communication Open with Your Capital Provider
Proactive, effective communication between lender and borrower can help build a strong relationship that weathers any storm.