How a CDFI Could Help Your Small Business
Under the best of circumstances, getting small-business financing is no sure thing. In a 2019 survey, about 17% of small businesses said they were denied financing, according to the 2020…
Andrew is a former content strategist and small-business writer for NerdWallet. He has worked at news organizations such as the Chicago Tribune, where he covered crime and breaking news, and Crain's Chicago Business, where he reported on the healthcare industry.
Under the best of circumstances, getting small-business financing is no sure thing. In a 2019 survey, about 17% of small businesses said they were denied financing, according to the 2020…
A C corporation may be the right business structure for your small business if it’s ready for the big time. McDonald’s, Starbucks, Apple: Each is a huge business that grew…
In its simplest form, a partnership is just two or more people getting together to own and run a business. But sometimes “simplest” doesn’t mean “right.” If you and your…
An S corporation, or S-corp, is a special designation carved out of the U.S. tax code for small businesses. When you see “Inc.” at the end of a business name,…
Equipment financing helps you finance up to 100% of the cost of equipment for your business. Learn more and compare the best equipment loan options for you.
Online lenders may fund small-business loans faster than banks. Compare online business loans, including term loans, lines of credit and invoice factoring.
When your credit card bills are piling up and you’ve got little hope of ever paying them down, the option that comes with the most risk can feel like the…
Editorial note Able Lending isn’t currently issuing loans. Compare loans from other online lenders. Editor’s note: NerdWallet’s Step by Step series gives small-business owners a behind-the-scenes look at the loan…
Membership has its privileges, according to a past American Express ad campaign. It turns out the old slogan doesn’t pertain just to American Express cardholders. The financial giant has a merchant…
A food truck business seems like the perfect idea for aspiring entrepreneurs who like to go their own way — and not just in their trucks. That’s how it was for…