As we’ve noted before, the lending world is changing. A topic that gets considerable attention in the media is the reluctance of traditional lenders to make small business loans, so it really caught my attention when I heard about a new program from Square. Square makes the über-cool Square Reader that lets you use your […]
The financial press is beginning to report a little easing on bank loans to small businesses. This is especially true for established small businesses. If you’re planning to open a new small business, it looks like banks are still holding on tightly to the purse strings. However, if you have a good track record—uh oh, […]
Access to capital is a hot issue for small businesses. Since the beginning of the recession, small firms have found it nearly impossible to get the funds they need to grow their business. Well, according to the Small Business Lending Index released by Direct Capital, things may be picking up. The report indicates that small […]
When you are thinking of expanding your business, you can go the traditional loan route. But there is another option. Applying for an SBA loan which is partially guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. We’re about to break-down four of the primary kinds of loans offered by the SBA. Additionally, we’ll give you some […]
There’s good news on the funding front for small business start-ups seeking equity capital. A new report from Worthworm, a company that helps investors and entrepreneurs determine the value of start-ups, one in four angel investors expect to increase both the number of deals and the dollar amount they invest in young firms in 2014. […]