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How to Get Funding for a Business

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Most healthy businesses need business financing at some point. Startups have to deal with starting costs and ongoing businesses have to finance growth and working capital. Financing options depend on what kind of business you have. Are you a startup or ongoing business? Small business financing myths.

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5 Reasons You Might Not Qualify for an SBA Loan…and What to Do About It

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Small Business Administration (SBA) are attractive for business owners because they offer a range of loan sizes, long repayment terms, and most importantly, low interest rates. See Also Bplans Small Business Loan Finder. So what’s not to like about SBA loans? Problem: You’re a startup.

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Want to Know Your Chances of Securing a Loan? Use This Cheat Sheet

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Applying for a small business loan can be a time-consuming and stressful process. Many business owners want to know their chances of getting approved (or that they even stand a chance) before investing their time into searching and applying for loans. Time in business should equal 2+ years. Startup loans.

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5 Signs Your Bank Is a Bad Fit

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As a small business owner, your bank has a big impact on your finances. See Also: 10 Things the Bank Will Ask When You Need a Business Loan. Larger banks typically charge fees on business checking accounts if you don’t maintain a minimum balance. Many small business owners work on the go and need online or mobile banking.

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SCORE Member’s Inside Advice on Using SCORE

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The name stands for “Service Corp of Retired Executives,” a volunteer organization, funded by the Small Business Administration, offering free counseling and related help to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the United States. You can get local contact information at this SCORE location finder page.

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57 Resources to Help You Celebrate National Small Business Week 2016

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This year, National Small Business Week (NSBW) is May 1 to May 7. At Bplans, we’re happy to participate in National Small Business Week by giving you access to the best resources and advice we have for small businesses and startups. From the small business toolkit: Bplans Loan Finder.