Loans and Grants

The first thing you should know is that even if you are certain that your credit is poor, it is still possible to get a business loan. Here's how.

Can You Get a Business Loan With Bad Credit?

The first thing you should know is that even if you are certain that your credit is poor, it is still possible to get a business loan. Here's how.


What Is a Long-Term Interest Rate?

Long-term interest rate is the interest rate charged on long-term debt.


What Is a Core Marketing Strategy?

Core marketing strategy is a statement that communicates the predominant reason to buy to a specific target market. For more on creating a marketing strategy, see How to Develop a Market Analysis for Your Business Plan.


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Why Small Community Lenders Have Your Back

Are you wondering how to get a bank loan for your small business? If you're in the process of seeking funding, you may want to look to smaller community lenders for your loan.


Business Loan Do’s and Don’ts

A business loan can be a great source of capital, but it can be difficult to navigate the myriad of loan options available to small business owners.


How to Correctly Use Collateral to Secure a Business Loan

Let’s take a closer look at the concept of collateral (a piece of property--usually physical--that a would-be borrower pledges to a lender in order to help secure a loan) and discuss how you can leverage yours the right way to fund the business of your dreams.


10 Things the Bank Will Ask When You Need a Business Loan

That bank loan you want for your company? Well, the bank is going to want a lot before they give it to you. Do you find this daunting? Me too. I was really disappointed when I needed my company’s first commercial bank loan to finance receivables of more than $1 million—from well-known distributors no less—and we...


3 Hurdles to Getting a Bank Loan and How to Overcome Them

The percentage of total bank business loans that go to small businesses is in a steady decline, from over 50% in 1995, to under 30% in 2012. While it is harder than ever for small businesses to get a bank loan, it’s not impossible. Here are three of the primary hurdles you will encounter when...


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