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.
By Kody Wirth |
What Is a Long-Term Interest Rate?
Long-term interest rate is the interest rate charged on long-term debt.
By Bplans Glossary |
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.
By Bplans Glossary |
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.
By Anthony Price |
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.
By Priyanka Prakash |
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.
By Aaron Chong |
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...
By Tim Berry |
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...
