A franchise location, while tied to a national or regional brand, is still a small business. It is up to the franchisee to find the necessary capital to open and operate. When it comes to financing ...

Increasing small-dollar SBA loans could have incredible impact on the small business community. Having an idea is easy; executing the vision is the hard part, according to Guy Kawasaki. As one of the ...

SBA loans are backed by the Small Business Administration, which guarantees up to 85% of loan amounts, reducing risk for lenders. There are three main SBA loan types: 7(a), 504 and microloans. Basic ...

Processing and approvals for most SBA loans will stop during a government shutdown. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. As small business owners head to the end of the year and ...

Securing funds to get a small business started or keep a floundering small business afloat can be a challenge if you turn to traditional lenders — especially if you don’t have a stellar credit report.

The best small-business lenders have flexible business requirements, competitive rates and multiple loan options Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior ...

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Small businesses and nonprofits in South Florida affected by the June 1, 2025, drought can apply for low-interest federal disaster loans. The loans, provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration ...