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Posted April 30, 2020 By Kody Wirth

6 Reasons You Might Not Want to Apply for a PPP or SBA Loan

Taking out a business loan in a crisis can be a quick and unplanned decision. Before applying, consider these 6 reasons why you may not need a crisis loan.

Posted April 21, 2020 By Kateri Kosta

Do You Have Access to Capital to Start or Grow Your Business? – Survey Findings

We recently asked our community of small businesses and those considering starting a business to share their perceptions of getting access to capital and why they did or didn’t feel like they had access to funding options.

Posted February 20, 2020 By Rebecca Wessell

Debt vs. Equity Financing: How Too Much of Either Can Tank Your Business

Is debt or equity the best way to fund your business? Both have pros and cons to consider and explore to find what financing mix is right for you.

Posted August 13, 2019 By Steven Cohen

5 Questions Every Seasonal Business Must Answer

A loan can help seasonal businesses stay on top of their cash flow and better prepare to grow during the busy season. However, there are unique questions that lenders will have that you’ll need to be ready to answer.

Posted July 29, 2019 By Tim Berry

How to Land Funding From Angel Investors

What does it take to successfully get funding from angel investors? Check out these tips from seasoned investor and business planning expert, Tim Berry, to improve your chances.

Posted March 13, 2019 By Noah Parsons

The 7 Key Components of a Perfect Elevator Pitch

Aside from catching your audience’s interest, there are seven specific things you must address to be sure your audience understands your business.

Posted February 12, 2019 By Caroline Cummings

9 Things That Take a Pitch From Good to Great

Aside from a well-developed elevator pitch here are nine other things to elevate your presentation and set yourself apart.

Posted October 8, 2018 By Emily Ludolf

How to Create a Successful Crowdfunding Video for Your Startup

Campaigns with videos attached to them are far more likely to succeed over those that just describe the product, service, or project with text. You just need to be sure your video connects with potential donors.

Posted May 15, 2018 By Vivek Patel

4 Business Funding Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Getting funding is a difficult and complicated process. But if you are aware of what specific challenges are ahead you can better prepare yourself and your business to overcome them.

Posted February 8, 2018 By Sean Higgins

Seed Funding: How to Close Your Round in 60 Days

Considering seeking out seed funding for your startup? Here’s how you can leverage momentum and scarcity to close your seed funding round or land that big investor you’ve been looking for.