Borrowing AMI KASSAR

The Best Time to Get Credit for Your Business? When You Don't Need It

One lesson of the pandemic: It's essential to prepare for the bad times when times are good

Borrowing TOR CONSTANTINO

Why Cryptocurrencies Are the Solution to Your Anxiety About Business Loans

While many founders are interested in alternative funding options, only a few are willing to try it. Here's why you should give decentralized finance and cryptocurrencies a chance.

Borrowing DIANA RANSOM

How Small Businesses Got Shortchanged by Cuts to Build Back Better

Here's a look at the promises to small-business owners that are missing from the framework--from subsidized paid leave to buoying the Small Business Administration's lending efforts.

Borrowing AMI KASSAR

The SBA Should Not Be in the Direct Lending Business

The administration works best when it serves as a guarantee program. Let's keep it that way.

Borrowing AMI KASSAR

4 Things You Need to Know Before Requesting an EIDL Loan Increase

The Small Business Administration lifted its disaster loan cap to $2 million. Here's how to apply.

Borrowing TOR CONSTANTINO

As Banks Lend Less Money, Small Businesses Need More. Why Decentralized Finance Could Be the Fix

Decentralized finance is worth considering to help meet your short- and long-term financial needs.

Borrowing AMI KASSAR

SBA to Increase EIDL Loan Amounts to $2 Million After Labor Day

Expect a mad dash for available funds.

Borrowing DIANA RANSOM

Major Delays in SBA-Backed Loans Are Slowing the Recovery

Businesses of all kinds are reporting a lag in approvals--and the consequences for the economy are dire.

Borrowing DIANA RANSOM

5 Predictions for America's Small Businesses in the Biden Era

Karen Mills, the SBA administrator under President Barack Obama, says the tea leaves suggest small business will be key to Biden's economic agenda.

Borrowing ELIZABETH WASSERMAN

How to Find Alternatives to Bank Financing

Traditional bank loans remain out of the reach of many businesses. Here are other options to consider, from factoring to merchant cash advances and microloans.


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