Closing the Gender Lending GapWomen continue to increase their participation in the business world. Everyday female entrepreneurs launch new businesses and many of them continue to thrive. Many of these early stage companies require additional working capital to fund their continued growth. Unfortunately most of these women entrepreneurs or business…

Veterans have all the tools they need to find success as small business owners. Discipline, focus, and the ability to set and achieve a goal. Did you know that the Play it Again Sports franchise was started by an Army veteran? Other businesses started by veterans include a tutoring service,…

The term “food deserts” has become popular in recent years, as studies have shown that many families lack access to healthy fruits and vegetables within their neighborhoods. Poorer neighborhoods, particularly those in urban areas whose demographics are primarily minority racial groups, are particularly lacking in fresh and healthy food choices.…

Tips for Paying Off Business Loan Debt Faster There are many advantages to paying off a small business loan faster than your repayment schedule. Accelerating your repayment period will save you interest in the long run. Paying down the loan could improve your credit score if your debt ratio is…

Few business owners went into business on their own because they are excellent bookkeepers or accountants. You might have had a passion for good food, fun clothing, or developing products to simplify people’s lives. But you will have to learn some financial skills if your business is to prosper.Financial management…

Did you know that women own more than 11.3 million businesses in the United States, and that those businesses account for 1.6 trillion in revenue? Women represent an important segment of the U.S. economy, and yet, according to a report by the U.S. Senate, it’s still more difficult for women…

Best Bad Credit Business Loans for Restaurants Launching a new restaurant concept is a high-risk, high-reward endeavor. New studies have shown that the failure rate for new restaurants is about 17% in the first year, which is less-alarming than the often-quoted but inaccurate 90%. Still, in getting your restaurant off…

Hard Pull vs. Soft Pull: How They Affect Your Credit If you’re a small business owner thinking about applying for a loan, you know the importance of a good personal credit score. You might have already applied for a traditional loan and been denied on the basis of your credit…