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Posted June 5, 2024 By Elon Glucklich

Using AI to Get a Bank Loan? Read This First

It’s tempting to hand the work over to AI tools when writing a business plan for a bank loan. But relying on AI too much carries these risks.

Posted July 25, 2022 By Kiara Taylor

4 Critical Ways Interest Rates Affect Small Businesses

How do recent interest rate increases affect your small business? Read on to learn how to calculate the increased cost and how to handle the increased rates.

Posted May 5, 2021 By Kody Wirth

SBA Announces Pandemic Relief Fund for Restaurants — How to Apply

If you own a restaurant or related business and were negatively impacted by COVID-19, you may be eligible for a new grant fund. Learn more.

Posted April 26, 2021 By Leslie Gilmour

Marketing Plan Details to Include in Your Funding Pitch Explained

To showcase that you know your target market, you need a solid marketing strategy. Here’s how to use it in your investor pitch.

Posted March 30, 2021 By Allie Decker

How to Pitch Your Business to Friends, Family, and Your Community

Preparing to pitch your business to investors? It’s just as important to pitch your business to friends, family, and the community around you.

Posted February 2, 2021 By Kathy Gregory

How to Use LivePlan to Manage Cash From a Paycheck Protection Loan

Allocating PPP funds and calculating loan forgivenss can be complicated. See how LivePlan simplifies the process by updating your financial forecasts.

Posted January 18, 2021 By Sabrina Parsons

5 Things to Do After You Receive Money From a PPP Loan

You’ve secured a PPP loan, but now the big question is, what to do with it. Here are the top 5 things to do to get the most out of your PPP loan.

Posted January 18, 2021 By Noah Parsons

How to Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan

The SBA is offering low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans to small business impacted by COVID-19. Read on to learn how to apply.

Posted January 15, 2021 By Sabrina Parsons

8 Things You Can Do to Ensure Your PPP Application is Approved

Applying for the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program? Here are our top tips to prepare for and speed up the approval process.

Posted January 13, 2021 By Kody Wirth

What the New Round of PPP Loans Means for Your Business

The Paycheck Protection Program is receiving an extension to provide additional loan funds. See what this means for your small business and how to apply.