One of the most important tasks of a small business owner is finding capital for their business. Unfortunately, most business owners are clueless when it comes to finding money, and most self-proclaimed experts they may listen to are equally misguided.
The bottom line is you need capital for your business. Your capital needs will change over [...]

Purchasing an existing small business may be a good way to fulfill dreams of being your own boss. But where does the money come from to purchase it?
The best way to have access to funds is to have collateral. Equity in a home is often one of the best resources. If that is not a [...]

Grants to for-profit businesses are virtually nonexistent. Don’t believe promoters who advertise that they will charge you a fee for a list of grants on the books. Grants are generally for nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation. They are virtually not available in the for-profit sector unless there’s some esoteric local program in your own [...]

Is it possible to start a business without money or collateral?
Anything is possible and most companies were started from someone’s ideas written down on paper and financed by those who saw merit in the plan. Still, realism is important. This depends a lot on the specifics of the business. Some businesses are relatively easy to [...]