The Next 5 Steps to Take After You've Been Denied a Small Business Loan

Let's say you put together a business plan. You did the math to figure out exactly what you needed. You researched your small business loan options, diligently completed the paperwork and even did...

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When a Small Business Loan Becomes a Strategic Move

A small business loan may be a strategic move. Almost any business may need a loan at some point. At first, this may sound negative. However, there are strategic reasons when your small business should...

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Seven rules for small-business growth

Ask virtually any small-business owner what they want for their company, and the answer is likely to be “more customers, more money, more business.” In other words, they want their business to grow. But...

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What to Do If the New Tax Law Changes Your Paycheck

Sometime in February, you might see a change in your paycheck, courtesy of the new tax rules that were all over the headlines before the holidays and which (mostly) took effect on Jan. 1. Here’s what’s...

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Side hustles you can start with no money

Starting a business is often a pricey ordeal, but no- to low-cost ideas exist for aspiring entrepreneurs with unique and marketable talent. Take inventory of the skills you already possess, recommends...

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Why Minorities Have So Much Trouble Accessing Small Business Loans

One of the many long-standing frustrations for minorities is that their vital role in the U.S. economy hasn't made it much easier for them to obtain the means for success. Between 2007 and 2017, minority-owned...

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