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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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 [...]
6 min read Nov 07, 2023 -
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?
5 min read Nov 01, 2023 -
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 [...]
5 min read Nov 01, 2023 -
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.
6 min read Oct 31, 2023 -
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.
4 min read Oct 30, 2023 -
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.
6 min read Oct 27, 2023 -
Best grants for Indigenous business owners
Indigenous-owned businesses have access to grants and resources that can help grow and support them. Learn about the best ones here.
7 min read Oct 24, 2023 -
Best grants for LGTBQ+ business owners
Different types of resources and grants are available to LGTBQ+ business owners. Here’s all you need to know.
7 min read Oct 23, 2023 -
How to get certified as a minority-owned business
Becoming certified as a minority-owned business can provide resources and funding opportunities to socially and economically disadvantaged groups.
4 min read Oct 19, 2023