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What Borrowers Should Know About The SBA 504 Refinancing Program
A few bits of information you should arm yourself wit before driving down to your local SBA lender .
5 Surprising Reasons to Love the Small Business Administration
Did you know that the SBA doesn't actually loan money to small businesses?
We're Bringing Unsexy Back to Entrepreneurship
Sometimes, the Plain Jane journeyman approach is the best when building a business and a lifestyle.
4 Financing Tips for Female Entrepreneurs
Hey, ladies: Women's Small Business Month is a great time to polish up the financial strategy.
7 Loan Programs Offered by the SBA
If banks turn you down for a standard loan, check out these options from the federal government.
The 7 Different Loans You Can Get as a Business Owner
Find out the pros and cons of the types of loans you can get when financing your new business.
How to Finance Your Business Yourself
Here's what you need to consider if you're thinking of bootstrapping your business.
The Feds Have $2.5B Available to Fund Innovative Small Companies
The Small Business Administration is crisscrossing the nation to educate entrepreneurs about how to apply for grants focused on early stage companies.
New Report Reinforces How Risky Franchising Can Really Be
There's no easy path to success. Even one in six franchisees who land SBA loans wind up with failing businesses.
3 Things You Need to Know About National Small Business Week
Here's how you can get involved in the Small Business Administration's week-long celebration of the Main Street entrepreneur.
When Seeking an SBA Loan, Remember the 5 C's
Banks analyze these five factors to determine whether to approve your small business loan application.
4 Essential Considerations of a Bank-Friendly Business Plan
Your business plan is not an academic exercise or a hoop to jump through, it's a living document that shows investors, advisors and business partners that you are serious about making your dream reality.
Small Business Credit Still Not Back to Pre-Recession Levels
Despite the recent rise in the number of small business loans, small business lending still has not returned to their highs.
Credit Unions Are Increasingly Business Friendly
Credit unions, long an alternative to banks for individual customers, are keenly interested in small business lending.
Obama Picks Maria Contreras-Sweet to Lead the SBA
Maria Contreras-Sweet, the founder of ProAmerica Bank, is the White House's pick as head of the government's Small Business Administration.