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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How much does the average small business owner make?
The average small business owner salary will vary based on the business’s industry and location.
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Beyond Small Business Saturday: Sustaining support
Support small businesses goes beyond Small Business Saturday and the holiday shopping season. Here’s why you should shop small throughout the year.
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How to finance a small business for the holidays
There are several small business financing options for the holidays, but you’ll need to budget and plan to find the right fit.
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How to write off repayment of a business loan
You can’t write off the loan, but you may be able to deduct interest paid.
5 min read Nov 29, 2023 -
Unique gifts that support small businesses
If you want to be a unique gift giver, shopping small is the way to go.
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What is the SBA weekly lending report and how does it work?
Learn more about where most of the SBA 7(a) and 504 loans go.
7 min read Nov 22, 2023 -
SBA loan statistics: Race and gender
Funding for these underrepresented groups remains a challenge.
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11 grants for farmers
There are federal, state and private grants available for farms to support their growth and development.
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Budding opportunities for Buddy’s Wine: Serving up unique wine and community engagement
Buddy’s Wine in Ventura, CA, is a new business dedicated to community engagement and support.
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The best and worst states for SBA 7(a) loans in 2023
The most populous states tend to get the most SBA funding.
8 min read Nov 20, 2023