As the COVID-19 pandemic forces many U.S. colleges and universities to move their courses online, connecting online via video is now having its moment. Family, friends, neighbors and even TV talk-show hosts are now meeting and broadcasting from home. […]
As a response to the coronavirus pandemic, multiple banking regulators, including the Federal Reserve and the FDIC, are urging banks to consider lending small personal loans to consumers and businesses, in a joint statement released […]
The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected the global economy, including the housing market and mortgage industry. Coronavirus has put millions of people out of work, unable to afford their mortgage, and at risk of […]
I not only grew up in a family business and watched my Dad dip into the equity in our home when he was short on cash, there was a time or two when I felt […]
Business acquisition loans can include multiple types of financing, including the 7(a) loan from the Small Business Administration, term loans, startup loans and equipment financing. They are essentially small business loans that can be used […]
Small business owners impacted by the coronavirus crisis may want to consider an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan. These loans are attractive for several reasons, including: Low fixed interest rates: 3.75% or 2.75% for non-profits […]
Small business owners take on a considerable amount of responsibility. Beyond serving clients, they must also take care of all the minutiae of running a business, including keeping track of expenses they can deduct as […]
Business owners around the U.S. may have just had their identities compromised by the SBA site designed to help them. If you had trouble accessing the SBA.gov site the past few days to apply for […]
If you’re an entrepreneur looking to become a small business owner, one of the first things you’re going to have to decide on is how to structure your company. Business structure options include sole proprietorships, general partnerships, […]
Statistics show that 10% of small business owners don’t invest in any form of marketing and that nearly 50% of owners spend less than two hours per week on their efforts. However, a well-constructed marketing strategy can help […]