Although SBA loan requirements can be strict, there are options available for startup businesses. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate ...

The journey to becoming a small-business owner is challenging yet rewarding. Each stage of this endeavor has opportunities and obstacles — from planning and ...

Startup business loans are available to small companies that have been in business for 12 months or less. They are often offered by online lenders and might come with fast approval and funding. Pay ...

Many lenders require businesses to be at least two years old to be approved. If your company hasn’t reached that benchmark, there are online banks and alternative lenders that only require six months ...

Increasing small-dollar SBA loans could have incredible impact on the small business community. Having an idea is easy; executing the vision is the hard part, according to Guy Kawasaki. As one of the ...

Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy Side. She has helped consumers understand insurance for more than two ...

SBA is reminding eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Louisiana of the Nov. 25 deadline to apply for low ...

Hurricanes, floods, or other disasters can devastate communities, especially small businesses, who face the potential for power outages, supply chain disruptions, or even total property loss. As the ...