Guides
Startup Funding
How startups get funded: business plans, projections, equity, franchises, buying a business and options beyond the SBA.
8 Mistakes That Get Startups Denied
The eight most common reasons startup loan applications get denied, and exactly what to do instead before you apply.
How to Prove Industry Experience to a Lender
Why lenders care so much about industry experience for startups, what counts, how to document it and what to do if you have little.
7 Ways to Fund a Startup Without an SBA Loan
Seven realistic ways to fund a new business without an SBA loan, from CDFIs and equipment financing to friends and family, with pros and cons.