Small Business Loans
Small business loans can help launch your startup, cover overhead costs, purchase equipment, refinance debt — and more. Here, you can compare business loan rates, calculate costs and explore your options to find the right loan for you.
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How to choose the best small business lender
Banks, credit unions and online lenders offer business loans. This guide helps you evaluate your options to determine which is best.
How do business loans work?
Like any loan, a small business loan is money borrowed from a lender that must be repaid with interest. Learn about types and how to qualify.
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Survey: More holiday shoppers will likely shop on Small Business Saturday than Black Friday this year
Small Business Saturday is gaining in popularity among holiday shoppers. A recent Bankrate survey shows that more people are planning to shop on Small Business Saturday than on Black Friday.
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Best small business loans for $100,000 or less
These top lenders offer business loans with flexible terms, affordable rates or accessible options for bad credit.
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Black Friday vs. Small Business Saturday: Which major shopping event is right for your small business?
While Black Friday and Small Business Saturday both offer opportunities for small businesses to boost sales, they each have their pros and cons.
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Best small business loans for under $5,000
Small business loans of $5,000 or less can provide a much-needed boost to entrepreneurs with limited resources.
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Tips for preparing your small business for the holidays
With the holiday season expected to bring in $221.8 billion in sales, small businesses can attract new customers by creating a holiday plan, leveraging social media, stocking up on inventory, and adding [...]
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Can your business afford to offer free shipping on Small Business Saturday?
Customers often expect free shipping when shopping online for Small Business Saturday, but can your business afford it?
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Taycor Financial vs. Triton Capital: Which small business lender is right for you?
As online lenders, Taycor Financial and Triton Capital offer more lenient lending requirements than more traditional lenders. We’ll look at how they compare to help determine which lender is best for [...]
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Taycor Financial vs. SMB Compass: Which small business lender is right for you?
Taycor Financial and SMB Compass are two small business lenders that provide financing options for small business needs. Here’s how they compare.
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How to be featured on the Small Business Saturday map
Being featured on American Express’s Shop Small Map can help highlight your business on Small Business Saturday.
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Indigenous small business owner statistics
Learning the statistics on Indigenous-owned businesses can help minority businesses grow by learning how to support them and recognizing the disadvantages that exist.
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