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10 Types of Business Loans
These are the most popular types of business loans, their pros and cons and best use cases.
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Business Loan vs. Business Credit Card: Which Is Right for You?
Business loans are best for large investments, whereas credit cards are good for day-to-day expenses.
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Business Credit Scores: What They Are, How to Check Yours
Business credit scores tell lenders and suppliers how likely you are to repay them in a timely fashion.
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SBA Loan Default: What to Know If You Can’t Pay
If you're struggling to pay your SBA loan, talk to your lender about possible options to avoid default.
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Bluevine vs. Fundbox: Compare Business Lines of Credit
Bluevine and Fundbox are both online lenders that can fund up to $250,000. Fundbox has much lower qualification minimums and longer terms, but Bluevine has a lower APR range and can fund faster (for a small fee).
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Business Loan Requirements: 7 Things You’ll Need to Qualify
Understanding a lender's requirements before you apply for a small-business loan can help set you up for success.
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SBA Disaster Loan: What It Is and How to Get Emergency Assistance
SBA disaster loans can provide financial relief to home- and business owners located in a declared disaster area.
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Doing Business As: When and How to File a DBA
A DBA allows you to do business under a different name than your legal one. Some business entities require one, and many businesses can benefit from one.
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Employer Identification Number (EIN): A Quick Guide for Small-Business Owners
An EIN, also called a federal identification number, is a unique business tax ID number that you can get online in just a few minutes.
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What Is a General Partnership? Pros, Cons & How to Form
A general partnership, while inexpensive to set up, potentially saddles the partners with big personal liability.
