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9 Steps to Handle Business Loan Rejection

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Don’t forget that many of these ratios have similar drivers, such as capital, sales on credit, accounts receivable, inventory, payment patterns, etc. Maybe you have a big promotion to spark new sales or offer a discount for paying on time. Giving a small percentage of ownership is called giving an equity kicker.

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How to Get Funding for a Business

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A plan is also required for applying for a business loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA). They focus on newer products and markets that can reasonably project increasing sales by huge multiples over a short period of time. Some would say that home equity is the greatest source of small business financing.

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The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control. Bartering services for equity. Related sources include local business development agencies. Loans or line-of-credit.

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“Why give up that much equity for an amount we could raise other ways?:” SMB Tech Talk from ArtJamz

Hunter Walker

Do “likes” and “shares” turn into sales? HW: At Homebrew we see lots of startups wanting to serve the small/growing business segment with software tools ranging from ecommerce, to point of sale to employees backoffice and so on. Why give up that much equity for an amount we could raise other ways?

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“Why give up that much equity for an amount we could raise other ways?:” SMB Tech Talk from ArtJamz

Hunter Walker

Do “likes” and “shares” turn into sales? HW: At Homebrew we see lots of startups wanting to serve the small/growing business segment with software tools ranging from ecommerce, to point of sale to employees backoffice and so on. Why give up that much equity for an amount we could raise other ways?

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Most Startups Get No Professional Investor Cash

Startup Professionals Musings

If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control. Bartering services for equity. Related sources include local business development agencies. Loans or line-of-credit.

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The Basics of Small Business Loans [WEBINAR]

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As I’ve been working in this industry, as Sabrina started out said, I was the Chief Marketing officer of CAN Capital which is a big alternative lender and now I’m the Vice President of SmartBiz SBA Loans. Angels and equity: there are businesses and angel funds out there in various parts of the U.S. Who might qualify for an SBA 7A loan?