Funding

There are grants available for felons who are looking to start a small business.

Jason Milleisen, a former workout officer for the biggest SBA lender in the U.S., answers your questions about SBA loan default and the offer in compromise process as a result of the coronavirus.

If you find yourself with excess inventory, here are six ways you can cash it in.

Need an investor to help you grow your startup? Here's how to find an investor and which types to look for.

A business line of credit and a business credit card are both useful tools for managing your business's finances. Find out which one is right for you.

Regardless of your credit score, there are financing options available to fund your small business. Here are some ways to get the funding you need, even if your credit is less than stellar.

Securing funding for your business can be a bit tricky, but with a little bit of work and planning, you can get the money you need to build your dream business.

If you are in need of a loan for your small business, it's important to know these requirements and plan to meet them.

Should you personally guarantee your business loan? There are risks with the rewards.

When you're considering accepting a business loan, it's important to develop a repayment plan. Here's how to calculate loan payments.

COVID-19 upended economic activity and disrupted small business owners' lives. Here are stories from real entrepreneurs about how the novel coronavirus pandemic is impacting them.

SBA 7(a) loans are popular options for small businesses that need financing but struggle to secure funding through conventional lenders. Here's what you need to know about an SBA 7(a) loan.

The SBA 504 Loan Program is intended to spur economic development. Learn more about SBA 504 loans and how to apply for funding.

The SBA extended the deadline for businesses to return their Paycheck Protection Program loans to May 18. Here's what to know about returning your funds.

The HEROES Act, a $3 trillion spending bill intended to further address the economic impact of COVID-19, includes a second check for individual taxpayers. But it has to pass the Senate first.

Is supply chain finance right for your business, or would invoice factoring suit it better? Here's what you need to know about both types of financing.

Don't let bad credit hold you back from obtaining funding for your business.

These three small business owners are coping with challenges facing many entrepreneurs due to COVID-19 pandemic. Here are their stories.

Knowing how to value your business is a crucial piece of running the company. Learn how to you find an accurate value for your business.

The pandemic has forced many businesses to close or drastically adapt their business models to survive. Here's how to plan for the future of your business during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

The Paycheck Protection Program, a COVID-19 economic relief program created under the CARES Act, received $310 billion in additional funding.

Filing your own small business taxes may not be the best practice for you or your business.

It can take years to get your vision off the ground, but the rewards of owning every aspect of your company is worth the hard work of bootstrapping. Here's how you can self-fund your business idea.

We asked small business owners how their businesses are faring in the wake of the coronavirus. Here's what we found out.

Small businesses need help now more than ever. Let's look at what the government has done to assist them and some suggestions for what it could do to keep these pillars of the community standing.

The CARES Act is a $2 trillion stimulus package that aims to provide economic relief to businesses and individuals impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. What measures could help your small business?

While loan fees may vary based on the lender, here are common ones you might encounter.

Many small business owners don't have the finances to fund their own businesses. So they manage their funding and grants themselves.

Learn what it means to default on a loan and why you should be upfront with your lender about it.