Priyanka Prakash

Priyanka Prakash is a former Fundera.com staff writer and a freelancer specializing in small-business finance, credit, law and insurance, helping business owners navigate complicated concepts and decisions.

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Best Business Loans in Georgia

Loans for Georgia small businesses are available from local CDFIs, banks and credit unions, as well as online lenders.

Best Business Loans and Grants for People With Disabilities

Business funding options for people with disabilities include SBA, bank and state loan programs, as well as grant opportunities from government agencies and private companies.

How to File LLC Articles of Organization

Articles of organization tell the government basic information about your business and are essential to forming an LLC.

The 11 Incorporation Documents You Need to Know Before Creating Your Corp or LLC

Gathering all the documents you need in advance can simplify setting up an LLC or corporation.

Forming an LLC in California: A Step-by-Step Guide

LLCs provide flexibility, but LLCs in California may pay more in taxes compared to other business types.

S-Corp vs. C-Corp: How They Differ (and How to Choose)

S-corps and C-corps have very different pros and cons when it comes to taxes, formation and who the owners are.

How to Incorporate a Business

Incorporating a business is not as complicated as it might seem. But you can expect some investment of time and resources.

How to Start an LLC in Texas

LLCs in Texas are fairly simple to form, and marry many of the advantages of partnerships and corporations.

What Are Articles of Incorporation and How to File Them

To legally establish your business as a corporation, you'll need to file articles of incorporation with your state.

Forming an LLC in North Carolina: The Step-by-Step Guide

The Secretary of State dictates the guidelines to follow in order to successfully register and form an LLC.

Partnership vs. Corporation: Key Differences and How to Choose

The choice will have important implications for your legal exposure, management structure and, ultimately, your bottom line.

Pennsylvania Small Business Loans: The 6 Best Options

Find small business loans Pennsylvania has to offer, along with grant opportunities and other alternatives.

SBA 7(a) vs. 504 Loan: Which Is Right for Your Business?

SBA 7(a) and 504 loans can be used for real estate projects, while 7(a) loan funds can also be used for other purposes.

SBA Guarantee Fee: An Overview and Cost Breakdown

SBA guarantee fees help cover the SBA's costs when a borrower defaults on a loan. Fees vary based on loan amount and repayment term.

Business Loans for People Who Were Convicted of Felonies

There are loan options for people with prior criminal histories and steps that can be taken to give their applications a better chance of approval.