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COVID-19 Small Business Relief Funds Exhausted

You may have heard that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has run out of money to fund the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. In other words, at least...

byNav

April 16, 2020

Apply for Federal COVID-19 Support Now or Risk Missing Out, Business Strategy Expert Says

As small and medium businesses scramble to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government has made billions of dollars available in loans to help companies make payroll and stay afloat. At the same...

bySusan Johnston Taylor

April 7, 2020

Free Resources for Understanding COVID-19 Financing Options

Are you overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information out there about COVID-19 relief loans? Not sure where to start when it comes to what you might be eligible for? You’re far from alone. Information...

byGerri Detweiler

April 7, 2020

What Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Need to Know About the CARES Act

Small businesses have long been referred to as the backbone of the economy. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, small businesses struggle on a day-by-day basis to weather the storm. At least three-quarters of U.S. small...

byMyCorporation

April 1, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions About Applying for SBA Disaster Loans (EIDL) Due to Coronavirus

This article has been updated April 23, 2020 to include additional funding approved by Congress. Small business owners impacted by the coronavirus crisis may want to consider an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan. These loans...

byNav

March 31, 2020

Applying for a Business Loan is Changing Due to COVID-19: Here’s What it Means

As the coronavirus ravages businesses, small business lenders are re-evaluating their underwriting policies, along with reviewing their risk tolerances for those industries that look like they may be hit hardest by the disruption. Here’s what...

byNav

March 25, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Michigan Angel Investors (Episode 8)

It's one thing to have a great business idea, but how do you get it funded? That's where angel investors come in. On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares the essentials entrepreneurs need...

byStartupNation

March 11, 2020

4 Funding Resources for Women Entrepreneurs

March is Women’s History Month, and last year, I shared an article about small business grants available for women entrepreneurs running niche startups. Grants are a fantastic resource for any entrepreneur starting or growing a...

byDeborah Sweeney

March 8, 2020

Small Business Crowdfunding: Best Crowdfunding Platforms in 2020

When you need funding to launch your startup or pilot an existing business through the next phase of growth, loans are an obvious choice. But if you want to go the nontraditional route and cast...

byNav

March 4, 2020

Investment Tips From the Funder and Founder Perspective

Recently, Sofia Fund, one of the country’s longest-running angel investor groups focused exclusively on women-led startups, invested in StormSensor, a climate tech company that helps municipalities manage flooding caused by climate change. Both company’s CEOs...

byCathy Connett and Erin Rothman

March 3, 2020

6 Tips to Improve Your Odds When Facing Investors

It takes money to make money. But how do you get startup funds to get your business off the ground? How do you fund your expansion into new products or increase market reach? External funds...

byZain Jaffer

March 2, 2020

7 Tips for Getting a Product on Shark Tank

Growing up in San Diego, California, I was unprepared for how mosquitos would impact my family’s quality of life when we relocated to South Florida. My young daughter and I were constantly suffering from mosquito...

byKelley Higney

February 18, 2020

5 Realistic Ways to Fund Your New Business Venture

Most small business owners run into cash flow issues at some point in their entrepreneurial journey. It's a valid source of concern. Cash flow and lack of funding are primary reasons small businesses fail. And...

byJanet Ashforth

January 27, 2020

Free E-Book Download: The Truth About Small Business Financing

StartupNation’s Business Builder E-Book Series provides readers with a FREE downloadable guide to help you start, grow or manage your business. StartupNation has partnered with Rapid Finance, one of the biggest names in the alternative...

byStartupNation

January 22, 2020

Starting a Business? 5 Ways to Stay on Budget

Whether you are pursuing a lifelong passion, have a unique product idea with income potential, or want out of the corporate rat race, there are many reasons why you may be looking to start a...

byHolly Johnson

January 6, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Small Business Financing

While obtaining funding as an entrepreneur is not always easy, there are methods to make it easier. These financing solutions support startups and entrepreneurs, and the companies that provide these solutions understand the challenges that...

byRapid Finance

November 26, 2019

5 Things Millennial Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Business Funding

The millennial generation has been coined the most entrepreneurial generation to date. However, many are postponing business ownership for one reason: financing. Starting a business from scratch is a challenging feat on its own, but...

byTom Portesy

November 22, 2019

How Seasonal Financing Can Benefit Your Business

It’s that time of year again: many entrepreneurs and small business owners are taking advantage of eager consumers’ year-end purchases and boosting sales opportunities. When it comes time to boost your own holiday sales, you...

byRapid Finance

November 12, 2019

4 Ways to Get Financing Quickly Ahead of Small Business Saturday

If you’re a small business owner and are looking to drive traffic this holiday season, make sure you take advantage of Small Business Saturday. An annual event, this holiday has become a phenomenon: according to...

byGerri Detweiler

November 6, 2019

Financing Made Simple: The Truth About Small Business Financing

How many times have you heard that it’s hard to get funding? It’s a common refrain and every entrepreneur has wondered how to better raise capital. The truth is that it’s not nearly as hard...

byRapid Finance

November 5, 2019