Financing & Capital Resources

Of all the research and planning that goes into starting and running a small business, financial plans probably trip up the most budding entrepreneurs.

Poor or mediocre credit? Here are five things you can start doing right now to build or maintain a strong business credit profile.

Learn which basic financial statements you need to run your business and why they are critically important to your success.

Small business owners must monitor their FICO scores and take these actions to help build a strong personal credit history.

Securing a credit card for your business can be a great way to build up your credit score. Look at the 6 biggest mistakes owners make with their credit cards.

Learn why the age and depth of your business credit profile can affect your ability to get a loan—and strategies to help you build a strong credit profile.

Want to increase your success when pitching to potential investors? Learn how to tweak your approach — “selling an idea” rather than “asking for money”.

Read these 25 terms and phrases to help you understand the language of small business lending and likely make the conversation you have with a loan officer less intimidating.

Before contacting angel investors, understand what they look for, so you approach the right angel groups and provide them with the information they need

Depending upon your lender and the loan type, you will need several documents. This list helps speed up the process and increase your chances for approval.

Angel investors get their name from their supportive nature. Learn the pros and consequences of tapping into this resource.

Many business owners are turning to microloans. Microloans are small loans, typically ranging from as little as a few hundred dollars to as much as $50,000.