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Feb. 19, 2015
MCA, FACTORING AN OASIS IN SMB 'CREDIT DESERTS'
In a post-recession world, small businesses are still struggling to find funding, particularly in areas hardest hit by recent bank failures. Many are turning to alternative methods-merchant cash advance and factoring, among others-to fill the void left by these so-called "credit deserts" found across the United States.
Feb. 18, 2015
Five Tips for the Cutting Costs of Your Small Business
It's not how much you make, it's how much you keep.That old adage applies equally as well for individuals and for small businesses. Managing costs is key to having a healthy cash flow and a profitable company.
Feb. 18, 2015
The Fifty Shades of Your Small Business
The erotic novel-turned-film Fifty Shades of Grey has taken the country by storm, raking in close to $100 million in its first week. Part of the allure of this book and film is its sexual nature and the elements of attraction.
Feb. 18, 2015
Small Business Lending is Up Again, Depending Upon the Lender
Small business lending set another record in January 2015. But that record is being set mostly by big banks and certain other kinds of lenders.
Feb. 17, 2015
A year later, Tory Burch loan program benefits Charlotte female entrepreneurs
Twelve years after she opened her faith-based child care facility in east Charlotte, Janice White-McClellan needed more space, more children in the door and a massive building renovation with a $150,000 price tag.
Feb. 16, 2015
Index: Major banks' small-business lending highest since recession
The volume of financing for small businesses by big banks and institutional lenders has risen to its highest level since the recession but financing from credit unions has declined to its smallest amount in history,
Feb. 15, 2015
BIG BANK BACKED SMALL BUSINESS LOAN APPROVAL RATE UP
Approval rates for small business loans are at some of their most optimistic levels since the 2008 recession, new research shows - a trend that could spell trouble for small banks, credit unions and alternative lenders.
Feb. 12, 2015
Lending at Big Banks, Institutional Investors Hits Post-Recession Highs
Small business loan approval rates by big banks and institutional lenders reached post-recession highs in January 2015, according to the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index,
Feb. 11, 2015
SBA Launches Online Loan Marketplace: What Took It So Long?
In remarks at the Kauffman Center in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Small Business Administration chief Maria Contreras-Sweet announced the agency is launching
Feb. 11, 2015
Big Banks Still Have Interest Rate Advantage for Small-Biz Owners Over Other Lenders
Approval rates at big banks - with $10 billion in assets - continue to climb in large part because of more favorable interest rates,
Feb. 11, 2015
Small biz lending suffers from seasonal blahs
Small-business loan-approval rates by most types of lenders flatlined in January, according to the Biz2Credit-Crain's New York Small Business Lending Index.
Feb. 10, 2015
Need a Small Business Loan? Big Banks, Institutional Lenders Are Approving Requests at Post-Recession Highs
Big banks and institutional lenders continue to increase the percentage of small business funding requests that they receive. In fact,
Feb. 10, 2015
Lending at Big Banks Institutional Investors Hit Post-Recession Highs, Credit Unions Dip to New Low, According to January 2015 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Small business loan approval rates by big banks
Feb. 10, 2015
Lending at big banks, institutional investors hit post-recession highs, credit unions dip to new low, according to January 2015 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Small business loan approval rates by big banks
Feb. 10, 2015
Lending at big banks, institutional investors hit post-recession highs, credit unions dip to new low, according to January 2015 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Small business loan approval rates by big banks
Feb. 03, 2015
4 Tips for Handling Winter Slowdowns
Lost amid the news of yet another ice and snow storm in the Northeast, Punxsutawney Phil the Groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter. Not only does that prospect dampen the spirits of residents in chillier areas of the country,
Feb. 4, 2015
Obama's executive order could spark biz growth
Small-business lending platform Biz2Credit turns away hundreds of loan applications a year from entrepreneurs in New York and other states who lack legal immigration status,
Feb. 3, 2015
LENDING MARKETPLACE BIZ2CREDIT ADDS FORTIS AS A PAYMENT PARTNER
Small business alternative lender Biz2Credit has added Fortis Payments to its roster of payment partners.
Jan. 30, 2015
Online Marketplace Lender Biz2Credit Adds Third Payment Partner
Small business alternative lender Biz2Credit has added Fortis Payments to its roster of payment partners.
Jan. 30, 2015
Biz2Credit, Fortis Payment Systems Partner to Serve Small Businesses
Fortis Payment Systems, one of the nation's largest full-service merchant service providers, announced that it has partnered with Biz2Credit Inc., the leading online resource for small business finance.
Jan. 29, 2015
Fortis Payment Systems Partners with Biz2Credit to Open Access to Capital for Small Business Clients
Fortis Payment Systems (http://www.fortispayments.com), one of the nation's largest full-service merchant service providers,
Jan. 29, 2015
Fortis Payment Systems Partners with Biz2Credit to Open Access to Capital for Small Business Clients
Fortis Payment Systems (http://www.fortispayments.com), one of the nation's largest full-service merchant service providers,
Jan. 27, 2015
Why India Is the Land of Rising Entrepreneurship
When economists and businesspeople make predictions of which country will claim the number two slot in the global economy, Asia's rising giants--China and India,
Jan. 26, 2015
A Guide to Choosing the Right Small Business Loan
Launching and running a small business is not a cheap endeavor. Whether it's money to get up and running or cash to invest in inventory or buy new equipment,
Jan. 20, 2015
Three Topics of the State of the Union Address Will Highlight Small Business Growth
President Obama will go to the U.S. Capitol and speak to the nation tonight during his sixth State of the Union address to Congress, and among the topics he is expected to cover are immigration and the economic resurgence,
Jan. 20, 2015
Small business lending in Ohio shifts toward institutional investors
Juanita Darden-Jones, a teacher at Sinclair Community College, plans to open Third Perk Coffee and Wine shop at 46 W. Fifth St. in summer 2015.
Jan. 17, 2015
Big banks, hungry for profit, seek to approve more small business loans
Large institutions, such as Wells Fargo, Citi and TD Bank, which have more than $10 billion in assets, approved 21.1 percent of their small business loan requests in December,
Jan. 15, 2015
Banks open the spigots slowly
When restaurateur Amin Himani took out a seven-year, $700,000 loan several months back, one thing was clear: Getting a small-business loan would be easier than it was a few years ago.
Jan. 15, 2015
Survey: Small businesses more likely to get financing from community banks
If you're a small business in Pennsylvania, it pays to bank small, too. Small businesses seeking financing last year had better success going to community banks
Jan. 15, 2015
Small Business Loans Up at Big Banks, Down at Small Ones
Small business lending at big banks ended the year strong. But loans at small banks continued to decline, the December 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index shows.
Jan. 13, 2015
Small-Business Loan Approval Rate at Big Banks Up 20% Over Year Ago
It's a matter of perspective. While a 20.8 percent approval rate for small business loans at big banks seems like a very small number, it's nearly 20 percent higher than a year ago.
Jan. 13, 2015
Small Business Financing at Big Banks and at Institutional Investors Finishes Strong in Landmark Year, According to December 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Small business loan approval rates by big banks
Jan. 13, 2015
Small-Business Financing at Big Banks Reaches Post-Recession High
Small-business lending approval rates at big banks and institutional lenders reached post-recession highs in December, while small banks
Jan. 13, 2015
Big banks maintain healthy lending to small firms
Small-business loan approval rates at big New York-based banks ended 2014 on a roll. At institutions with $10 billion or more in assets,
Jan. 13, 2015
Small business financing at big banks and at institutional investors finishes strong in landmark year, according to December 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Small business loan approval rates by big banks
Jan. 13, 2015
Why Small Businesses Are Becoming a Favored Wall Street Piggy Bank
As the economy continues to jolt back to life, big banks and institutional lenders are opening the spigots to lend more to small businesses. It's smaller banks that are being left out in the cold.
Jan. 8, 2015
Three Reasons Why Low Gas Prices Are Bad for Small Business
Domestic oil production has increased by 50 percent since 2008 and is at its highest level since 1989. In fact, according to the first U.S. Energy Information Administration report of the New Year,
Jan. 5, 2015
Hedge Fund Looks to Capitalize on Peer-to-Peer
Peer-to-peer lending isn't as "alternative" as it used to be, and that's been a boon to funds such as Direct Lending Investments, which specializes in buying high-interest, short-term small-business loans.
Dec. 31, 2014
Direct Lending Invests $250MM Into Biz2Credit
Direct Lending Investments, a marketplace lending and investment firm, today announced that it will invest $250 million over the next three years into Biz2Credit's expanding marketplace lending platform
Dec. 31, 2014
"Biz2Credit Receives $250M"
Issuance of catastrophe bonds and collateralized reinsurance reached new records in 2014 as rising demand for relatively high yields pushed insurers to do more and larger deals to offload an ever wider variety
Dec. 31, 2014
15 Important Small Business News Stories from 2014
These are some of the newsworthy events affecting small business during 2o14 and that readers found useful and of interest.
Dec. 30, 2014
Biz2Credit Receives $250 Million Commitment from Direct Lending Investments -- Crowdfund Insider
One Thousand Dollars in Hundred Dollar Bills Direct Lending Investments has announced that it will invest $250 million over
Dec. 30, 2014
Online lender Biz2Credit gets $250M infusion
Biz2Credit, an online matchmaker between small-business borrowers and lenders, will be able to make more peer-to-peer loans as a result of a new $250 million commitment from Direct Lending Investments, a private investment firm.
Dec. 30, 2014
3 finance trends that will affect small businesses in 2015
Rohit Arora, CEO and co-founder of Biz2Credit, writes that three trends will affect small business financing in 2015: the increased availability of institutional loans,
Dec. 30, 2014
Alt-Lending Servicer Biz2Credit Gets $250M Commitment For New Loans
With alternative lenders LendingClub and OnDeck grabbing headlines with healthy IPOs, the rest of the alt-lending business is feeling the benefits. Alt-lending service provider Biz2Credit
Dec. 30, 2014
Direct Lending Investments commits $250 million to Biz2Credit's marketplace lending platform to purchase small business loans
Direct Lending Investments (www.dirlend.com), a marketplace lending
Dec. 30, 2014
Three Reasons Why 2014 Was Strong For Small Business Financing
2014 was a good year for small businesses in search of capital. According to the October 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index,
Dec. 30, 2014
Biz2Credit Receives $250 Million Commitment from Direct Lending Investments to Purchase Loans
Direct Lending Investments has announced that it will invest $250 million over the next three years into Biz2Credit's expanding direct lending platform for small business owners.
Dec. 30, 2014
Biz2Credit lending platform gets $250 million infusion
Direct Lending Investments says it will put $250 million over the next three years into New York-based Biz2Credit, a marketplace connecting business borrowers and financial institutions.
Dec. 29, 2014
Lending Startup Biz2Credit Receives $250M Commitment
Cleveland, OH, United States (4E Sports) - The Detroit Pistons pulled off an upset in a 103-80 win against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers behind their hot shooting from rainbow country.
Dec. 29, 2014
Direct Lending Hooks Up with Biz2Credit
Direct Lending Investments has committed $250 million in loans to Biz2Credit's peer-to-peer lending platform for small business owners.
Dec. 29, 2014
Biz2Credit Gets $250M Commitment From Direct Lending Investments
A new lending startup called Biz2Credit has just received a commitment of $250 million from Direct Lending Investments.The new company
Dec. 29, 2014
Small Business Online Lender Biz2Credit Receives $250M
Biz2Credit, an online lending marketplace geared toward small businesses, has received a $250 million investment capital agreement from Direct Lending Investments,
Dec. 29, 2014
Biz2Credit Gets $250 Million Commitment
Lending startups are en vogue this year, with LendingClub and OnDeck planting the flag for the industry in public markets (and offering healthy returns to investors).
Dec. 29, 2014
Three Small Business Finance Predictions for 2015
The turning of the calendar often serves as time for small business owners to benchmark overall performance and assess their prospects for moving forward in the new year.
Dec. 22, 2014
Still Having a Hard Time Landing a Loan? It's You, Not Them
As profitability increases and credit scores improve, it seems that traditional banks are finally cracking open the piggy bank for small business borrowers.
Dec. 18, 2014
The Ins and Outs of Selling Your Business
All those business owners who waited out the Great Recession before selling their companies can heave a big sigh of relief. The recovering economy has generated a slew of would-be buyers looking for growth opportunities
Dec. 15, 2014
Small Business Loans Bounce Back in November
Big bank lending to small businesses rebounded in November and resumed a positive trend that has lasted much of the year. This latest data from Biz2Credit's Small Business Lending Index
Dec. 15, 2014
The female funding fiasco
Do women have a tougher time raising money for start-ups than men? So it seems, with a significant number of women reporting banks reluctant to back them in preference to their male counterparts.
Dec. 11, 2014
Free Biz2Credit Webinar: Small Business Outlook 2015
he end of the year is almost here! But don't breath a sigh of relief just yet.
With tax season and a new year just around the corner,this is the time to make sure you're
Dec. 9, 2014
Home Equity Loans Could Boost Your Small Business
With traditional business loans often difficult to obtain, some small business owners instead turn to their biggest asset for cash: the equity in their homes. Statistics show that banks have pulled back hard on small business loans since 2008.
Dec. 9, 2014
Small Business Loan Approval Rates Rebound at Big Banks, According to November 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) bounced back in November to 20.8% after a setback month in October, according to the November 2014
Dec. 9, 2014
Small Business Loan Approval Rates Rebound at Big Banks, According to November 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) bounced back in November to 20.8% after a setback month in October, according to the November 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index,
Dec. 9, 2014
Small Business Loan Approval Rates Rebound at Big Banks, According to November 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) bounced back in November to 20.8% after a setback month in October, according to the November 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index,
Dec. 9, 2014
Four Reasons Why Big Banks Boosted Small Business Lending in 2014
Small business owner optimism continues on the upswing and access to capital seems less of a big challenge.With plummeting gasoline prices and consistent job growth, small business owners seem more confident than ever that the economy is improving.
Dec. 2, 2014
Cyber Monday and the Online Comparison Shopping Revolution
The term "Cyber Monday" became part of the business lexicon in the U.S. during the 2005 holiday season. Research by Shop.org about e-commerce growth found that the Monday after Thanksgiving Day was one of the biggest online shopping days of the year.
Nov. 25, 2014
Why Skilled Immigrants Are Vital to America's Future
President Obama outlined his controversial executive order for immigration reform, which resulted in immediate backlash from Republicans. The subject is a political hot potato.
Nov. 18, 2014
Small Businesses Seeking Capital See Decrease in Big Bank Loans
After a positive run for much of the year, small business loans from big banks dropped in October for the first time in seven months.
Nov. 14, 2014
Big bank approval rates for small biz loans drop in October
Small business lending approval rates at big banks slowed down in October after six consecutive months of increases, according to Biz2Credit's Small Business Lending Index.
Nov. 13, 2014
Big bank approval rates for small biz loans drop in October
Small business lending approval rates at big banks slowed down in October after six consecutive months of increases, according to Biz2Credit's Small Business Lending Index.
Nov. 13, 2014
Three Threats to Big Banks in Small Business Lending
Small business loan approval rates at big banks dropped for the first time in six months, according to the October 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index,
Nov. 12, 2014
Big Bank Approval Rates for Small Business Loans Drop, According to October 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Small business loan approval rates at big banks dropped for the first time in seven months,
Nov. 12, 2014
Big Bank Approval Rates for Small Business Loans Drop, According to October 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Small business loan approval rates at big banks dropped for the first time in seven months,
Nov. 12, 2014
Big Banks Back Away from SMB Lending
Small-business loan approvals at big banks fell off in October, while non-bank loan approvals are gaining ground, according to a monthly survey by Biz2Credit.
Nov. 11, 2014
Big bank approval rates for small business loans drop, according to Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Small business loan approval rates at big banks dropped for the first time in seven months,
Nov. 11, 2014
Big Bank Approval Rates for Small Business Loans Drop, According to October 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Small business loan approval rates at big banks dropped for the first time in seven months,
Nov. 11, 2014
Immigrant-owned firms fight to stay put
Himanshu Sareen was in the midst of building the New York City operation of his 300-employee, New Delhi-headquartered tech
Nov. 11, 2014
Small Business Loan Approvals Decline
NEW YORK-Small business loan approval rates at banks, $10 billion and above, dropped for the first time in seven months in October,
Nov. 11, 2014
Ways SBA Programs Help Promote Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
There are nearly 22 million veterans in the U.S., and they own 9% of all U.S. businesses, according to Census.gov. Further, 5.8 million people are employed by roughly 2.5 million veteran-owned businesses,
Nov. 04, 2014
Small business activity continues to pick up
When Chris Tedford took over the family's precision-machined manufacturing business at the start of 2007, he had no idea what challenges
Nov. 03, 2014
Three Financing Tips for Immigrants
According to a study that I recently oversaw, Asian-owned businesses have higher average annual revenues, credit scores and expenses than other small companies.
Oct. 29, 2014
Biz2Credit Study Finds Asian-Owned Small Businesses Have Higher Average Annual Revenue and Credit Scores Than Other Firms
A new study released today by Biz2Credit.com finds that Asian-owned businesses have higher average annual revenues, credit scores and expenses than other small companies.
Oct. 29, 2014
Three Tips to Make Sure Your Books Don't Become a Horror Story
Keeping good financial records enables a small business owner to monitor his or her company's progress. Conversely, sloppy record-keeping can be a nightmare for an entrepreneur.
Oct. 21, 2014
Top 5 need-to-know secrets to get approved for a business loan
Most business loan applications are turned down on first review. A recent Biz2Credit.com survey found that only about 20% of small-business loan applications
Oct. 21, 2014
Three Lessons for Entrepreneurs from the Kansas City Royals
Three Lessons for Entrepreneurs from the Kansas City Royals
As the World Series begins, we cannot help but marvel at the rise of the Kansas City Royals.
Oct. 16, 2014
Portland is a haven for small businesses
A Biz2Credit study listed the Rose City area as having the second-highest average revenue in the nation for businesses with fewer than 250 employees or under $10 million average revenue.
Oct. 15, 2014
Small Biz Loans at Big Banks See 20 Percent Rise
Small business loans at big banks saw a 20 percent increase over this time in 2013. That's according to the September 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index,
Oct. 15, 2014
Keeping Portland Weird
Every joke you can make about Portland-from its obsession with artisanal coffee and its ludicrous weekend-brunch lines to its touchy-feely local government and preponderance of Etsy stores-is basically true.
Oct. 14, 2014
Three Reasons Wall Street Woes Should Not Discourage Main Street
October is often a roller coaster month on Wall Street. Last week was a prime example: On Tuesday, the Dow Jones dropped
Oct. 14, 2014
Small Biz Loans at Big Banks See 20 Percent Rise
Small business loans at big banks saw a 20 percent increase over this time in 2013. That's according to the September 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index,
Oct. 14, 2014
Big banks still lackluster on small biz lending
While small business loan approval at credit unions dropped slightly in September and big bank approval rates ticked up a bit the same month,
Oct. 13, 2014
Get Started: Optimism surveys, lending, marketing
Small business owners are increasingly optimistic about the outlook for their companies, according to surveys by Principal Financial Group and Bank of America/CFI Group.
Oct. 13, 2014
Crain's NY Business names Biz2Credit to its Fast 50 list for 2014
With a website that makes it easy for small companies to apply quickly for commercial loans online, seven-year-old Biz2Credit has positioned itself for profit.
Oct. 12, 2014
Small-business activity continues to pick up ...
DALLAS -- When Chris Tedford took over his family's precision-machined manufacturing business at the start of 2007, he had no idea
Oct. 11, 2014
Small business activity continues to pick up
When Chris Tedford took over the family's precision-machined manufacturing business at the start of 2007, he had no idea what challenges he and other small businesses would soon face.
Oct. 10, 2014
Alternative Lending To Small Business Slides As Big Banks Lend More
At a time when peer-to-peer mortgage lending in the U.S. is actually feeding loans to small banks,
Oct. 09, 2014
Small business activity continues to pick up
When Chris Tedford took over the family?'s precision-machined manufacturing business at the start of 2007, he had no idea what challenges he and other small businesses would soon face.
Oct. 09, 2014
Big banks approving more small biz loans
Small business loan approval rates at banks with more than $1 billion in assets continue to climb, according to Biz2Credit's Small Business Lending Index for September.
Oct. 08, 2014
Biz2Credit: Big banks approving more small biz loans
Small business loan approval rates at banks with more than $1 billion in assets continue to climb, according to Biz2Credits Small Business Lending Index for September.
Oct. 08, 2014
Small-business loan approval rate continues to rise at big banks
Banks with more than $1 billion in assets approved 20.6% of small-business loans in September, according to a Biz2Credit analysis of requests through its platform.
Oct. 08, 2014
Three Reasons Why Big Banks Have Returned to Small Business Lending
The economy's slow but steady recovery from the Great Recession continues as small business loan approval rates at big banks
Oct. 07, 2014
Bank Approval Rates for Small Business Loans Continue to Climb, According to September 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Small business loan approval rates at big banks reached a post-recession
Oct. 07, 2014
Biz2Credit: Big banks approving more small biz loans
Small business loan approval rates at banks with more than $1 billion in assets continue to climb, according to Biz2Credit's
Oct. 07, 2014
Small-Business Loan Approvals at Big Banks Reach Post-Crisis High
Small-business loan approvals from large banks reached a post-crisis high in September, according to a Biz2Credit study.
Oct. 01, 2014
Line of Credit
Some say that small businesses are the engine that's pulling the nation out of the recession. But there's evidence it's tough for many Latino-owned startups to find financing, the lifeblood of a successful entrepreneur.
Oct. 07, 2014
Approval Rates for Small Business Loans at Big Banks Climb for 6th Month
If you're a small business owner seeking a loan to expand or to get through a rough patch, your chances of getting approved at a big bank keep climbing,
Sep. 30, 2014
How Latinos Can Overcome Small Business Financing Hurdles
Latinos are the fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S., and they are among the most entrepreneurial of all groups. There are more than 3 million Latino-owned companies,
Sep. 29, 2014
Underfunded Latinos grab the American dream
As the worst of the Great Recession wanes, the big banks have begun opening the money spigot for small-business lending, but cash-strapped Latino
Sep. 27, 2014
Capital access hard to find for Latino business owners
Diana Gonzalez of Queens has experienced challenges with banks when it comes to her two small businesses.The credit crunch is still crimping a full recovery,
Sep. 26, 2014
Latino small biz owners face challenges securing financing
A new study found that Latino small business owners and entrepreneurs across the U.S. often struggle to get business loans from banks and often
Sep. 24, 2014
Latino small biz owners face challenges securing financing
A new study found that Latino small business owners and entrepreneurs across the U.S. often struggle to get business loans from banks and often turn to non-bank lenders
Sep. 24, 2014
Latino small biz owners face challenges securing financing
A new study found that Latino small business owners and entrepreneurs across the U.S. often struggle to get business loans from banks and often turn to non-bank lenders
Sep. 23, 2014
Biz2Credit Quantifies Challenges Faced by Latino Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs in Securing Financing
Latino entrepreneurs face challenges in securing financing and are more likely to borrow money from high interest
Sep. 23, 2014
Biz2Credit Quantifies Challenges Faced by Latino Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs in Securing Financing
Latino entrepreneurs face challenges in securing financing and are more likely to borrow money from high interest
Sep. 23, 2014
Biz2Credit Quantifies Challenges Faced by Latino Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs in Securing Financing
Latino entrepreneurs face challenges in securing financing and are more likely to borrow money from high interest
Sep. 21, 2014
Small business activity continues to pick up
When Chris Tedford took over the family's precision-machined manufacturing business at the start of 2007,
Sep. 17, 2014
Resources for the Growth of Latino-Owned Businesses
The period from September 15th to October 15th marks National Hispanic Month, which celebrates Latino culture and successes in the U.S.
Sep. 15, 2014
Get Started: Loans, regulations, online seminars
More small-business owners are hearing "yes" when they apply for loans at big banks, according to Biz2Credit, an online marketplace for business loans.
Sep. 15, 2014
Women small business owners struggle to get loans
NEW YORK (AP) -- Women are a growing force in the business world, but if they own a company, they may still struggle to get...
Sep. 09, 2014
Small biz loans, big banks a good match
Big banks in the U.S. continue to approve small business loans at a higher rate than they did a year ago, according to a new Biz2Credit report.
Sep. 09, 2014
Big Bank Approval Rates for Small Business Loans Hit Record High for the Third Consecutive Month, According to August 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Small business loan approval rates at big banks
Sep. 09, 2014
Big banks ease up on lending to small businesses
It's getting easier to get a loan from a big bank, if you are a small business. While it's still a much safer bet to go to a small bank or credit union
Sep. 09, 2014
Credit union approval rates for small business loans continue to slip -- Biz2Credit small business lending index
NEW YORK, NY (September 9, 2014) -- Small business loan approval rates at big banks reached
Sep. 09, 2014
Big Lenders OK'd More Small-Business Loans in August
Big banks and institutional investors were more generous in granting small-business loans in August, while their smaller competitors turned slightly stingier,
Sep. 03, 2014
End of Summer Quiz for Small Business Owners
The kids have dreaded this day, while parents celebrate its return: back-to-school time. While the school bell rings for the children and work bell chimes...
Aug. 27, 2014
Why the Housing Market Bust Hurt Small Business Owners
The economy has improved over the past 18 months to the point where small businesses are again looking to borrow money for their expansion plans.
Aug. 21, 2014
States with Most Bank Failures Spawned Bigger Rise in 'Alternative' Lending: Study
There is a pronounced correlation between states with the highest bank failures in the wake of the financial crisis,
Aug. 21, 2014
Biz2Credit Analysis of Bank Failures from 2009 to 2014 Identifies "Credit Desert" in the Southeast and Documents Alternative Lending
Biz2Credit, the leading online credit marketplace, today released the results...
Aug. 21, 2014
Biz2Credit Analysis of Bank Failures from 2009 to 2014 Identifies "Credit Desert" in the Southeast and Documents Alternative Lending
Biz2Credit, the leading online credit marketplace,
Aug. 21, 2014
Biz2Credit Analysis of Bank Failures from 2009 to 2014 Identifies "Credit Desert" in the Southeast and Documents Alternative Lending
Biz2Credit, the leading online credit marketplace,
Aug. 21, 2014
Today in Small Business: Economics Lessons From 'The Simpsons'
What's affecting me, my clients and other small-business owners today.
Aug. 20, 2014
Business: Advertising and Research
Aug. 20, 2014
Rejected and dejected_women small business owners still struggle to get loans from banks
Women are a growing force in the business world, but if they own a company, they may still struggle to get a loan from a bank.
Aug. 20, 2014
Women small business owners struggle to get loans
Women are a growing force in the business world, but if they own a company, they may still struggle to get a loan from a bank.
Aug. 20, 2014
Women Small Business Owners Struggle to Get Loans
Women are a growing force in the business world, but if they own a company, they may still struggle to get a loan from a bank.
Aug. 18, 2014
The Hays Advantage: Tchir on Bonds, Small Business in Focus
The Hays Advantage with Kathleen Hays and Vonnie Quinn offers a singular perspective that provides a real advantage.
Aug. 18, 2014
Small Business Lending: A Likely Hot Topic at Jackson Hole Summit
Bank lending to small businesses is recovering slowly, but smaller loans are disappearing.
Aug. 18, 2014
Small Business Lending: A Likely Hot Topic at Jackson Hole Summit
As central bankers prepare to descend on Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for their annual...
Aug. 18, 2014
Morning Scan: PwC to Pay $25M for Softening Bank Report; Big Data Too Messy
PwC's $25M Penalty: Bank auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers has agreed to pay $25 million over charges it watered down a report on sanctions violations by Bank..
Aug. 18, 2014
Small Business Lending Stuck in Slow Recovery
Small-business lending by banks is rebounding but remains far below pre-recession levels, forcing entrepreneurs in places like Carroll County, Ga.,
Aug. 18, 2014
Small Business Loan Approval Rates Improve at Big Banks
Big banks have rebounded as a primary source for small business owners with good credit.
Aug. 17, 2014
Small-Business Lending Is Slow to Recover
Small-business lending by banks is rebounding but remains far below prerecession levels, forcing entrepreneurs in places like Carroll County, Ga., to seek other financing sources.
Aug. 06, 2014
Big banks signing off on more small-biz loans
The percentage of small business loan approvals at the nation's big banks reached a post-recession high in July, reflecting the ongoing push by big banks to make...
Aug. 05, 2014
Big Banks Approving More Small Business Loans: Study
Banks with at least $10 billion in assets are becoming more aggressive when it comes to giving out small business loans,
Aug. 05, 2014
It's Time for the Small Business Administration to Modernize
Eliminating paperwork and accepting eSignatures will streamline SBA lending.
When Maria Contreras-Sweet took over...
Aug. 05, 2014
SBA Must Modernize to Help Small Businesses Gain Better Access to Capital
When Maria Contreras-Sweet took over as SBA Administrator in April, she stressed that improving access to capital for the underserved would be a top priority.
Aug. 05, 2014
Pension Funds, Insurance Companies: Meet the Newest Small Business
The latest report from online lending platform Biz2Credit highlights important changes in the small business lending market this year, including the participation of institutional investors.
Aug. 05, 2014
Big Bank Approval Rates for Small Business Loans Continue to Rise, According to July 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Small business loan approval rates at big banks hit a post-recession high for the second consecutive month,
Aug. 05, 2014
Big Bank Approval Rates for Small Business Loans Continue to Rise, According to July 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Small banks lose ground to larger competitors, while institutional lenders become a growing for in small business finance
Aug. 05, 2014
Big banks continue to increase loan-approval rates for small biz
Small banks are losing ground to larger competitors in the small business lending arena as big bank use their branding and technology to their advantage, according to Biz2Credit.com.
Aug. 05, 2014
Big Bank Approval Rates for Small Business Loans Continue to Rise, According to July 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
New York, NY -- Small business loan approval rates at big banks hit a post-recession high for the second consecutive month,
July 29, 2014
How Technology Is Changing the Small Business Lending Market
While some small businesses continue struggling with access credit, opportunities are expanding in large part because of technological innovations in online banking.
July 24, 2014
Biz2Credit CEO Rohit Arora to Discuss Popular Alternatives to Traditional Loans at Business Lending Conferences
New York, NY (PRWEB) July 24, 2014 - Biz2Credit.com, the leading online resource for entrepreneurs in search of funding,
July 24, 2014
Biz2Credit CEO Rohit Arora to Discuss Popular Alternatives to Traditional Loans at Business Lending Conferences
New York, NY (PRWEB) July 24, 2014 - Biz2Credit.com, the leading online resource for entrepreneurs in search of funding,
July 24, 2014
Biz2Credit CEO Rohit Arora to Discuss Popular Alternatives to Traditional Loans
Biz2Credit.com, the leading online resource for entrepreneurs in search of funding, today announced that CEO Rohit Arora,
July 24, 2014
Biz2Credit CEO Rohit Arora to Discuss Popular Alternatives to Traditional Loans at Business Lending Conferences
Biz2Credit.com, the leading online resource for entrepreneurs in search of funding, today announced that CEO Rohit Arora,
July 24, 2014
Biz2Credit CEO Rohit Arora to Discuss Popular Alternatives to Traditional Loans at Business Lending Conferences
Biz2Credit.com, the leading online resource for entrepreneurs in search of funding, today announced that CEO Rohit Arora,
July 24, 2014
Biz2Credit CEO Rohit Arora to Discuss Popular Alternatives to Traditional Loans at Business Lending Conferences
Biz2Credit.com, the leading online resource for entrepreneurs in search of funding, today announced that CEO Rohit Arora,
July 24, 2014
Biz2Credit CEO Rohit Arora to Discuss Popular Alternatives to Traditional Loans at Business Lending Conferences
Biz2Credit.com, the leading online resource for entrepreneurs in search of funding, today announced that CEO Rohit Arora,
July 24, 2014
Biz2Credit CEO Rohit Arora to Discuss Popular Alternatives to Traditional Loans at Business Lending Conferences
Biz2Credit.com, the leading online resource for entrepreneurs in search of funding, today announced that CEO Rohit Arora,
July 19, 2014
Getting The Big Picture on Microloans
Microlenders, as the name suggests, provide funding in amounts less than $50,000 to help entrepreneurs and some not-for-profit corporations launch and expand.
July 19, 2014
Jacksonville earns high marks for small business environment
When it comes to small business, Jacksonville is among the country's best cities to develop companies with few employees.
July 18, 2014
Small businesses that look are finding bank loans easier to come by
New York: Jake Fitzsimmons opened his first Stuft Burger Bar in Fort Collins, Colorado, in 2010, after the worst recession in decades.
July 16, 2014
SMALL BUSINESSES THAT LOOK ARE FINDING BANK LOANS EASIER TO COME BY
Jake Fitzsimmons opened his first Stuft Burger Bar in Fort Collins, Colorado, in 2010, after the worst recession in decades.
July 16, 2014
Small Businesses Are Finding Bank Loans Easier to Come By
Jake Fitzsimmons opened his first Stuft Burger Bar in Fort Collins, Colo., in 2010, after the worst recession in decades.
July 16, 2014
Small Businesses Are Finding Bank Loans Easier to Come By
Jake Fitzsimmons opened his first Stuft Burger Bar in Fort Collins, Colo., in 2010, after the worst recession in decades.
July 15, 2014
Why Big Banks Are Suddenly Interested in Talking to You Again
After years of turning away small-business borrowers, the country's largest banks are now granting one out of five loan applications they receive.
July 13, 2014
American entrepreneurs are emerging from their Great Recession bunkers.
American entrepreneurs are emerging from their Great Recession bunkers.
New business formation is picking up in the U.S., early indicators show,
July 10, 2014
Banks Approved More Small-Business Loans in June: Biz2Credit
Banks approved a greater portion of small-business loan applications in June compared with last year, an indicator of an improving economy,
July 10, 2014
How a Goldman Sachs Ethicist Became a High-Rate Lender
Steven Mandis was working on a book about whether Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) put profit above principles when he hit upon
July 09, 2014
Index: Small-business lending climate is strongest since recession
Large banks are approving about one-fifth of small-business loan applications and smaller banks are granting more than half, yielding the best lending climate in the post-recession years,
July 09, 2014
Big Bank Approval Rates Reach Post-Recession High in June
Big banks are now approving one-in-five small business loan applications, a post-recession high, according to the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending
July 09, 2014
Loan Approval Rates at Big Banks Reached Post-Recession High in June 2014
If you're in the market for a small business loan, the news appears to be improving, especially
July 09, 2014
Today in Small Business: Paying Employees After a Fire
What's affecting me, my clients and other small-business owners today.
July 09, 2014
Biz2Credit Sets Stage for Securitization
Among alternative business lenders, it appears OnDeck Capital isn't alone in its quest to go after securities. Biz2Credit, a New York-based online
July 08, 2014
Loan approval rates for small businesses hit post-recession high
Small business loan approval rates at big banks reached a post-recession high in June, according to a monthly analysis by Biz2Credit.com.
July 08, 2014
Loan approval rates for small businesses hit post-recession high
Small business loan approval rates at big banks reached a post-recession high in June, according to a monthly analysis by Biz2Credit.com.
July 08, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Approval Rates at Big Banks Reached Post-Recession High in June 2014
Big banks are now approving one-in-five small business loan applications,
July 08, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Approval Rates at Big Banks Reached Post-Recession High in June 2014
Big banks are now approving one-in-five small business loan applications,
July 08, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Approval Rates at Big Banks Reached Post-Recession High in June 2014
Big banks are now approving one-in-five small business loan applications,
July 08, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index reports approval rates at Big Banks Reached post-recession high in June 2014
Big banks are now approving one-in-five small business loan applications,
July 08, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index reports approval rates at Big Banks Reached post-recession high in June 2014
NEW YORK, NY, (July 8, 2014) - Big banks are now approving one-in-five small business loan applications,
July 08, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Approval Rates at Big Banks Reached Post-Recession High in June 2014
Big banks are now approving one-in-five small business
July 03, 2014
Independence Day and the American Dream of Small Business Ownership
As we mark America's 238th birthday on July Fourth, hundreds of people will become naturalized citizens across the country.
July 01, 2014
Four Small Business Lessons from the World Cup
World Cup fever has gripped the U.S. The reasons for this are many. First of all, soccer - futbol, to the rest of the world
June 27, 2014
Credit Unions Optimistic on SBA's Digital Vows
The SBA has promised credit unions and other lenders that they can say goodbye to fax machines and mountains of paperwork.
June 25, 2014
SBA Changes Definition of Small Business: What Does It Mean?
It is getting harder and harder to tell. Last week, the SBA adjusted its size standards that determine if a company is a small business.
June 22, 2014
Banks and Alternative Lenders as Partners, Rivals
Banks and alternative lenders sometimes cast themselves as partners in helping small-business borrowers, rather than rivals competing for the same customer.
June 19, 2014
Tips and Ideas for Opening a Gas Station
Are you considering opening a gas station? First research the market, which can make all the difference.
Congested cities, such as New York,
June 13, 2014
Small Business Lenders Open Up to Cory Booker About Their High Interest Rates
An interesting thing happened at a panel on small business lending hosted by Democratic Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey in Newark today:
June 12, 2014
Small Banks Continue to Grab Share In Small Biz Loan Market
Small banks continue to grab a big share of the small business loan market. A recent survey shows small lenders already grant more than half of small business loans. And last month,
June 11, 2014
A To Z: What You Must Have and Know To Get A Small Business Loan
If you're looking to start a small business and you don't have a trust fund, wealthy friends, a mega-rich godfather or haven't won the lottery,
June 10, 2014
Big Banks Are Back? Yeah Baby
If you want more proof we're in a recovery and that banks have stopped lurking under rocks when it comes to your request for financing, look no further than alternative lender...
June 5, 2014
What You Need for a Small Business Loan
People often ask me how to get a loan to start a business, or what type of documentation is needed to apply for a small business loan. Although every bank has its own requirements,
May 22, 2014
How to Help Veterans Become Entrepreneurs
As America honors its fallen soldiers this weekend, the country also recognizes the contributions of its returning veterans. They often face challenges such as permanent injury or a return to civilian life...
May 15, 2014
Portland receives high national business ranking
America's banks are getting back into the business of lending money.
Following the 2008 mortgage meltdown, banks tightened their lending standards, making it hard for individuals and business to borrow
May 14, 2014
Portland receives high national business ranking
The Rose City ranked 17th among U.S. cities in terms of small business advantages.
Biz2Credit.com based its ratings on such...
May 14, 2014
By thinking small, Portland snares high national business ranking
A group that studies commerce issues reports that Portland has achieved good, not great, status in terms of its small business climate.
May 14, 2014
Money Wednesday Morning Preview #Hounews
A big move for Houston on Biz2Credit.com's list of Best Small Business Cities in America ...only it's from first to fifteenth. First, this outfit's based in New York. Second,
May 14, 2014
Biz2Credit: Charlotte among top cities for small businesses
The Charlotte metro area landed a spot on Biz2Credit's list of the 25 best cities for small business.
May 13, 2014
Houston plummets on list of best cities for small businesses
Houston dropped from No. 1 last year to No. 15 this year on Biz2Credit.com's "Best Small Business Cities in America" list
May 13, 2014
South Florida among best U.S. cities for small businesses
South Florida was named as one of the best U.S. cities for small businesses, according to a study
May 13, 2014
Small business environment tops in Denver, reports say
The climate for small business is good in Denver, according to two new reports. (Denver Post Online)...
May 12, 2014
South Florida named 10th best place for small businesses
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach has been named No. 10 among the "Best U.S. Cities for Small Businesses," according to a new analysis
May 12, 2014
Denver among top 5 cities for small business, survey finds
Denver is the third best city in the nation for small business, based on factors such as annual revenue, age of business, credit score,
May 12, 2014
The Best Cities for Small Business (Infographic)
It's National Small Business Week, and for the first time, events will take place in multiple cities across the country.
May 12, 2014
Biz2Credit: Detroit 'second-best small business city in America'
Biz2Credit identified Detroit-Dearborn as the second-best city for small businesses in America. Biz2Credit analyzed factors including average revenue,
May 12, 2014
OWNING IT: SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
After a decade of working 10-hour days as a manicurist, Patty Paredes decided to take a risk and pursue her dream: to become her own boss.
She wiped out her savings, and with the financial help of her mother,
May 12, 2014
Biz2Credit: Atlanta solid for small biz
Atlanta is the No. 8 "Best Small Business City in America" according to Biz2Credit.com.
New York-based small business loan marketplace Biz2Credit said it analyzed average revenue,
May 12, 2014
Tampa-St. Pete named 12th best for small businesses
Tampa-St. Petersburg has been ranked No. 12 on a list of best U.S. cities for small businesses by Biz2Credit.com.
May 12, 2014
Here are the 25 best small-biz cities in the U.S.
Got a small business? Then think San Jose/Sunnyvale/Santa Clara, Detroit/Dearborn, and Denver.
Those are the three top metro areas in a new survey of
May 07, 2014
Small Business Week Will Highlight Success, Target Areas of Improvement
President John F. Kennedy proclaimed the first National Small Business Week in 1963 to recognize the critical contributions of small business owners to the U.S. economy.
May 07, 2014
Small-business loan approvals hit new high at big banks
Small-business loan approvals at big banks hit an all-time high in April, but fell at small banks and credit unions, according to a monthly...
May 06, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Record Breaking Approval Rates at Big Banks and Institutional Lenders in April 2014
Small business loan approval rates at big banks
May 06, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Record Breaking Approval Rates at Big Banks and Institutional Lenders in April 2014
Small business loan approval rates at big banks
May 06, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Record Breaking Approval Rates at Big Banks and Institutional Lenders in April 2014
Small business loan approval rates at big banks
May 06, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Record Breaking Approval Rates at Big Banks and Institutional Lenders in April 2014
Small business loan approval rates at big banks
May 06, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Record Breaking Approval Rates at Big Banks and Institutional Lenders in April 2014
Small business loan approval rates at big banks
May 06, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Record Breaking Approval Rates at Big Banks and Institutional Lenders in April 2014
Small business loan approval rates at big banks
May 06, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Record Breaking Approval Rates at Big Banks and Institutional Lenders in April 2014
Small business loan approval rates at big banks
May 05, 2014
Fed: Business lending picks up in 1Q
Banks made it easier for businesses to get loans in the first quarter, fueling increased purchases of products and equipment as well as more merger activity, the Federal Reserve said Monday.
May 05, 2014
Top Cities For Small Business
What are the top cities for small business? In conjunction with National Small Business Week (May 12-16, 2014)
April 28, 2014
Small-business bank loans become a bit easier to get
Dear Your Business Credit,
I am getting my business plan together for my startup and I intend to apply...
April 28, 2014
Why money isn't always your biggest problem
Lack of money is a convenient scapegoat for many startups, but is being low on cash really the biggest thing holding your company back?
April 27, 2014
Online lenders and the evolution of banking
In 2012, a year after Ben Bohen and his two partners opened Waterfront Wines & Spirits in a condo complex near Brooklyn Bridge Park, the owners needed a round of financing...
April 22, 2014
Small Business Loan Approval Drops to 18.8 Percent at Big Banks
Small businesses have a better bet seeking loans with small banks than with big ones. Small business loan approval drops to 18.8 percent at big banks in
April 12, 2014
Need a Loan? Now's the Time to Hit Up Small Banks
If small businesses are the motor of the economy, small banks and credit unions are providing much of the gas.
In March, small bank
April 11, 2014
Need a Loan? Now's the Time to Hit Up Small Banks
Fundamentals for small businesses have improved, which puts you in the driver's seat when it comes to finding favorable loans.
April 09, 2014
Biz2Credit: Small biz loan rates dipped in March
According to New York-based small business loan marketplace Biz2Credit's Small Business Lending Index, small business loan...
April 08, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Mixed Results in March 2014 as Approval Rates Drop at Big Banks and Rise at Small Banks
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) dropped...
April 08, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Mixed Results in March 2014 as Approval Rates Drop at Big Banks and Rise at Small Banks
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) dropped...
April 08, 2014
Three Tips if Your Company Owes the IRS
It's one week until Tax Day, and countless small business owners are finding out whether they will get a refund or wind up owing money...
April 08, 2014
Income Tax Season Slows Small-Business Loan Applications
Approval rates for small business loans at big banks dipped, while borrowers fared about the same at smaller banks, according...
April 08, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Mixed Results in March 2014 as Approval Rates Drop at Big Banks and Rise at Small Banks
Small business loan approval rates at big...
April 08, 2014
Biz2Credit: Small biz loan rates dipped in March
It is becoming harder for small businesses to get loans at big banks.
According to New York-based small business...
April 08, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index reports mixed results in March 2014 as approval rates drop at big banks and rise at Small banks
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) dropped to 18.8% in March 2014, down from 19.1% in February, according to the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index,
April 01, 2014
How Startups Can Develop Sweet Returns
King Digital Entertainment Plc, the maker of the addicting Candy Crush Saga game, took the company public this week. As long time stock market analysts know, any IPO is unpredictable.
April 01, 2014
Avoid These Foolish Mistakes Made By Small Business Owners
Today is April Fool's Day. Unfortunately, I've seen many small business owners make foolish mistakes that come back to haunt them as they try to grow their companies
March 25, 2014
March Madness a Score for Small Business?
Few events match the excitement that the NCAA College Basketball Tournament brings. Millions of Americans play in office pools in companies large and small, the media...
March 25, 2014
There's a Big Rebound by Big Banks
As the economy continues to improve, big banks are returning to what they are supposed to do: Make loans and make money.
March 20, 2014
Biz2Credit partners with banc-serv to automate SBA loan application process
NEW YORK, NY (March 20, 2014) - banc-serv today announced its partnership with...
March 18, 2014
3 Spring Cleaning Tips for Small Business
Spring cleaning is not only for households. For small business owners, springtime is a reminder to get things in order. From an aesthetic standpoint...
March 14, 2014
7 Things You Need to Know Today -- A roundup of the day's news curated by the Inc. editorial team to help you and your business succeed
1. Excuse Me, Mr. President
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg...
March 14, 2014
7 Things You Need to Know Today -- A roundup of the day's news curated by the Inc. editorial team to help you and your business succeed
1. Excuse Me, Mr. President
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg...
March 14, 2014
New Washington Crowdfunding Law Could Aid Startups
Washington may become the latest state to adopt a crowdfunding law to help entrepreneurs raise money for their businesses.
March 13, 2014
The top lenders for Main Street entrepreneurs
Despite heightened enthusiasm for small-business lending in the banking sector, it's not easy for mom-and-pop firms to get a U.S. Small Business Administration-backed loan. And it's not just because small-business loans require a lot of paperwork.
March 11, 2014
Bank Lending to Small Companies Improved Dramatically in Feb. 2014; Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Record High Loan Approval Rates at Banks
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) jumped to 19.1% in February 2014, up from 17.8% in January,
March 11, 2014
Bank Lending to Small Companies Improved Dramatically in Feb. 2014; Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Record High Loan Approval Rates at Banks
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) jumped to 19.1% in February 2014, up from 17.8% in January,
March 11, 2014
Bank lending to small businesses jumped in February 2014
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) jumped to 19.1%
March 11, 2014
Bank Lending to Small Companies Improved Dramatically in Feb. 2014; Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Record High Loan Approval Rates at Banks
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) jumped to 19.1%
March 11, 2014
Earnings, credit scores rise among women-owned businesses in the state
Earnings and business credit scores of women-owned companies in South Carolina and the nation were higher in 2013 than the year before, according to a new report from Biz2Credit
March 11, 2014
3 Reasons Big Banks Have Returned to Small Business Lending
In February, small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) jumped to 19.1%, according to the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index my company's monthly analysis of applications for funding.
March 5, 2014
Can't Get a Bank Loan? The Alternatives Are Expanding
Ivan Rincon's products may have been skimpy, but he was convinced his growth prospects were not.
March 5, 2014
Can't Get a Bank Loan? The Alternatives Are Expanding
Ivan Rincon's products may have been skimpy, but he was convinced his growth prospects were not
March 5, 2014
Earnings Rise For Women-Owned Businesses
Earnings and business credit scores of women-owned businesses soared in 2013, according to Biz2Credit.com, the leading online credit marketplace,
March 5, 2014
Can't Get a Bank Loan? The Alternatives Are Expanding
Ivan Rincon, the owner of a Miami swimwear shop called Orchid Boutique, turned to an alternative lender to help grow his business.Ivan Rincon's products may have been skimpy, but he was convinced his growth prospects were not.
March 4, 2014
5 Reasons Why Women-Owned Businesses Are Thriving
March is Women's History Month, and never before in U.S. history have women been so successful in launching and growing their own companies. For instance, the Guardian...
March 3, 2014
Business latest: Women closing the funding gap
WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS CLOSING THE FUNDING GAP: How women entrepreneurs are getting easier access to working capital thanks to improvements in their credit scores and profit margins.
March 3, 2014
The gender lending gap shrinks for women biz owners
The small-business gender gap is closing as female entrepreneurs continue to launch businesses at nearly twice the rate of men. This is good news for the economy.
Feb 25, 2014
3 Winter To-dos for Small Business
The brutal winter of 2014 has hit small companies hard, particularly in the Northeast and the Midwest.
January and February are usually slow months to begin with for many small business owners,
Feb 21, 2014
Winter Weather Takes Toll on Small Business Revenue
Business owners across the country are experiencing a significant chill from the wicked winter weather, according to data from an online credit marketplace...
Feb 18, 2014
Survey says: Big banks approve only 14.3% of NC small-biz loan applications
Small-business borrowers in North Carolina are getting loans applications approved at a lower rate than the national average, according to one survey.
Feb 16, 2014
SBA Lending Helps Fuel New Highs in Loan Approval Rates for Small Business
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion-plus in assets) increased to a new high of 17.8 percent in January 2014, up from 17.6 percent in December 2013,
Feb 16, 2014
Small business loans: approval rates much higher 2014
When it comes to small business loans, the laws of supply and demand are helping to increase approval rates in 2014. Large and small banks, as well as non-traditional lenders...
Feb 14, 2014
Loan surveys find improving conditions
Lending conditions have improved to the point that there may be some kind of loan for every borrower in the marketplace, two recent surveys indicate.
Feb 14, 2014
Competition Lowers Interest Rates for Small Business Loans
The laws of supply and demand are working in favor of small business owners looking for capital in 2014.
Feb 14, 2014
Greater Washington banks lag in lending to small business
Greater Washington banks and credit unions are behind the national pace in small business lending, according to data from an online credit resource that connects borrowers and lenders.
Feb 13, 2014
Banks boost lending approval rates
It seems either banks are loosening the purse strings, or borrowers have better credit these days.
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) increased...
Feb 11, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index for Jan. 2014 Reports New High Approval Rates at Big and Small Banks
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) increased to a new high of 17.8% in January 2014, up from 17.6% in December 2013, according...
Feb 11, 2014
Banks of All Sizes Approving More Small-Business Loans
Big banks reportedly approved more small-business loans in January than they have in the last three years.
Banks with $10 billion or more in assets approved 17.8% of small-business...
Feb 11, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index for Jan. 2014 Reports New High Approval Rates at Big and Small Banks
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) increased to a new high of 17.8% in January 2014, up from 17.6% in December 2013, according...
Feb 11, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index for Jan. 2014 Reports New High Approval Rates at Big and Small Banks
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) increased to a new high of 17.8% in January 2014, up from 17.6% in December 2013, according...
Feb 5, 2014
Keeping business credit off of your personal record
Dear Your Business Credit,
I want to keep business and personal separate. Which cards allow me to personally guarantee the card but not report to my personal credit...
Feb 3, 2014
Bankers Hope SBA Nominee Focuses on Online Lending
Bankers who work with the Small Business Administration hope that Maria Contreras-Sweet,President Obama's nominee to head the agency,
Feb 1, 2014
Small-biz owners say loans easier to get
Small-business owners thirsty for funds to help grow their business are finding it easier to slake that thirst.
Jan 31, 2014
Will the Volcker Rule Help Small Business Lending?
Small business owners occupied with holiday sales and closing out their 2013 books likely missed the December news about the approval of the Volcker Rule. Banking regulations...
Jan 30, 2014
Biz2Credit to Host The Venus and Mars of Small Business Finance Webinar for Female Business Owners on Thursday, March 6, 2014, at 3:00 PM (EST)
In conjunction with the release of its second annual report analyzing women's small business challenges
Jan 30, 2014
Biz2Credit to Host The Venus and Mars of Small Business Finance Webinar for Female Business Owners on Thursday, March 6, 2014, at 3:00 PM (EST)
In conjunction with the release of its second annual report analyzing women's small business challenges
Jan 30, 2014
Biz2Credit to Host The Venus and Mars of Small Business Finance Webinar for Female Business Owners on Thursday, March 6, 2014, at 3:00 PM (EST)
In conjunction with the release of its second annual report analyzing women's small business challenges
Jan 30, 2014
Biz2Credit to Host The Venus and Mars of Small Business Finance Webinar for Female Business Owners on Thursday, March 6, 2014, at 3:00 PM (EST)
In conjunction with the release of its second annual report analyzing women's small business challenges
Jan 25, 2014
Small Biz Notes: Lending is on the upswing
Small business lending is gathering steam nationally and Southwest Florida appears to be keeping step.
According to the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
Jan 21, 2014
Small businesses finding easier access to loans
The lending spigots are opening a bit wider for small businesses in a development that could aid an accelerating recovery.
Jan 21, 2014
Small businesses finding easier access to loans
The lending spigots are opening a bit wider for small businesses in a development that could aid an accelerating recovery.
Jan 21, 2014
Small businesses finding easier access to loans
The lending spigots are opening a bit wider for small businesses in a development that could aid an accelerating recovery.
Jan 21, 2014
Small businesses finding easier access to loans
The lending spigots are opening a bit wider for small businesses in a development that could aid an accelerating recovery.
Jan 20, 2014
Small business loans on the rise
The lending spigots are opening a bit wider for small businesses in a development that could aid an accelerating recovery.
Jan 20, 2014
Small businesses say loans easier to get
The lending spigots are opening a bit wider for small businesses in a development that could aid an accelerating recovery.
Jan 20, 2014
Small businesses are gearing up for growth
Evan Stein may be one of the best divining rods out there if you are searching for insight about the likely path of the small business economy in 2014.
Jan 20, 2014
Small businesses say loans not as hard to come by
In a development that could aid an accelerating recovery, the lending spigots are opening a bit wider for American small businesses.
Jan 19, 2014
Small businesses say loans easier to get
The lending spigots are opening a bit wider for small businesses in a development that could aid an accelerating recovery.
Jan 18, 2014
Big banks pick up slack in small-biz lending
Big-bank lending loan-approval rates increased to an all-time high in 2013, according to a national survey of lending activity by Biz2Credit.
Jan 16, 2014
Small business owners breathe sigh of relief as Obama taps SBA leader
It had been nearly a year since the White House started searching for a new leader for the Small Business Administration, and more than four...
Jan 15, 2014
Why Big Banks Are Lending More to Small Businesses
As we begin the New Year, the prospects for small businesses in search of capital seem to be brighter than they were even a year ago.
Jan 14, 2014
Opportunities for Discouraged Job Seekers
Q: When is a drop in the unemployment rate not good news?
A: When the reason for it is because people have stopped looking for jobs and have dropped..
Jan 10, 2014
Radio: Banks Are Starting to Compete for Small Business Borrowers
Got 60 seconds? Listen to Bloomberg Radio anchor John Tucker's daily report on small business and entrepreneurship.
Jan 10, 2014
Disloyalty Program, Wolves of Crowdfunding, $300 Hoodie: Jan. 10
Some Washington (D.C.) coffee shops are banding together in a "disloyalty" program, writes Erin DeJesus. The idea is to get customers...
Jan 10, 2014
Financial Innovation for Main Street Doesn't Mean Cheap Loans Yet
Venture capital firms like small business lending these days, at least the alternative lenders that make pricey capital available to Main Street.
Jan 10, 2014
Small-Business Loan Approvals at Big Banks Up 20% from Year Ago
Approval rates of small business loans at big banks hit a new index high of 17.6 percent in December, compared to 17.4 percent in...
Jan 9, 2014
Small Business Loan Approvals Hit All-Time High in Big Banks, Alternative Lenders
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) increased to an all...
Jan 08, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index for Dec. 2013 Reports Loan Approval Rates Hit All-Time Index High at Big Banks and Alternative Lenders
Small business loan approval rates at big banks...
Jan 8, 2014
The Wall Street Journal highlights non-bank, short-term lenders venturing where banks dare not go.
As banks have tightened credit in the wake of the financial crisis, many small businesses...
Jan 8, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index for Dec. 2013 Reports Loan Approval Rates Hit All-Time Index High at Big Banks and Alternative Lenders
Small business loan approval rates at big banks
Jan 8, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index for Dec. 2013 Reports Loan Approval Rates Hit All-Time Index High at Big Banks and Alternative Lenders
Monthly Analysis Finds Decrease in...
Jan 8, 2014
Biz2Credit small business lending index records all-time index high for big banks and alternative lenders
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) increased to an all...
Jan 8, 2014
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index for Dec. 2013 Reports Loan Approval Rates Hit All-Time Index High at Big Banks and Alternative Lenders
Small business loan approval rates at big banks...
Jan 8, 2014
Big Banks Approved More Small Business Loans in Dec.: Biz2Credit
Big banks stepped up small business lending at the end of 2013, according to the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index released...
Jan 7, 2014
Why the Big Banks Are Lending to Small Business
As we begin the New Year, the prospects for small businesses in search of capital seem to be brighter than they were even a year ago.
Jan 3, 2014
Lending thaw expected in '14
When his Mercedes spent six weeks in the shop last year, Neil Chaimas ran short of money to pay for fuel and tolls at his Manhattan-based chauffeur business. He turned to one...
Jan 1, 2014
"Think about your overall goals for growth in 2014 and then figure out what steps to take on a monthly basis in order to achieve them."
Jan 1, 2014
The Secret to Achieving Resolutions: Setting Small Goals
The New Year provides an opportunity to start with a fresh, clean slate. However, more than nine out of 10 Americans (92%) will not to...
December 31, 2013
Three Key Issues Small Businesses Will Face in 2014
Here is a closer look at the three biggest challenges small businesses face heading into 2014.
December 31, 2013
Is Your Business Ready for 2014?
2013 was a mixed bag. The government shutdown and the uncertainty surrounding the implementation of ObamaCare certainly did not benefit small business owners.
December 30, 2013
Key Issues Small Businesses Will Face in 2014
The three biggest challenges small businesses face heading into 2014: accessing capital, health-care costs and 'Beltway' battles.
Here is a closer look at the three biggest...
December 29, 2013
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index for Nov. 2013 Reports Rebound in Loan Approval Rates at Banks and Other Lenders
Small business loan approvals at big banks ($ 10 billion+ in assets) increased to 17.4% in...
December 26, 2013
Mobile and Text Banking Give Rise to Special Challenges
NEW YORK (MainStreet) - A whopping 27% of consumers choose to access their bank by smart phone or tablet devices as opposed to their...
December 23, 2013
With small-business loans elusive, credit cards may be an option
Dear Your Business Credit, I heard that borrowing from a bank is getting easier for small businesses.
December 19, 2013
Heading into the new year, small business lending is heading in the right direction
No, this past year did not bring the economic resurgence many small business owners were hoping...
December 18, 2013
Big banks post 21.7 percent increase in small business loan approvals
Data from the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index showed that small business loan approvals...
December 17, 2013
CUs' Presence in Small-Biz Lending Grows
MADISON, Wis. (12/17/13)--Credit union approval rates for small business loan applications improved to 44.5% in November from 43.4% in October,...
December 13, 2013
November was a better month for small biz lending
Small business bank loan approvals rose in November following a slowdown in October that stemmed from the partial shutdown of...
December 11, 2013
Small-Business Loan Approvals Return to Pre-Shutdown Levels
Small-business loan approval rates by both large and small banks jumped in November, rebounding from an October lull in which...
December 10, 2013
Small Business Lessons from Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela's life provided a blueprint for leadership that could change a country and indeed the world. Many of the characteristics that made the former
December 9, 2013
5 credit card tips for the new business owner
Small-business owners are in a quandary these days. They want access to credit and liquidity, but they're not really using business credit cards to get the job done.
December 03, 2013
The State of Small Business Financing
This summer, small business owner Melinda West closed on a $160,000 loan to expand and improve her online retail store's warehouse space.
December 03, 2013
Get Your Small Business Ready for Tax Season
As we approach the end of 2013, it is time to start getting your year-end financial information in order.
November 26, 2013
Shop Small on November 30th
Good things come in small packages, and lots of times great things come from small stores.
That's one of the messages of Small Business Saturday, now in its fourth year.
November 20, 2013
FED SAYS SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT FLOW CONTINUES TO INCREASE
There's more credible evidence that the spigot of credit to small businesses appears to be turning faster. The Federal Reserve Bank...
November 20, 2013
Government Shutdown Causes Small Business Loan Approval Rates to Fall in October
The U.S. government shutdown in October had a significant negative impact on small business lending, according to...
November 19, 2013
JFK and Small Business
This week America reflects on the assassination of John F. Kennedy, a president whose positive outlook, youth and charisma inspired a nation.
As the Democratic candidate...
November 15, 2013
Alternative financial service providers continue to assist small business owners
The turbulent economic situation in the United States has caused several difficult time periods for small business owners, most notably...
November 19, 2013
Government Shutdown Causes Small Business Loan Approval Rates to Fall in October
The U.S. government shutdown in October had a significant negative impact on small business lending, according to the...
November 19, 2013
Crowdfunding 2.0: A new era for start-up finance
As one of the pioneers in the industry, Indiegogo was pleased with the SEC's recently released rules proposal for Regulation Crowdfunding...
November 12, 2013
Numbers Prove the Pain of the Government Shutdown
We knew that the government shutdown in October would have a significant negative impact on small business lending, but no...
October 24, 2013
A U.K. Peer-to-Peer Lender Wants U.S. Businesses to Forget Banks
Funding Circle, a peer-to-peer lending site that has made more than $250 million in loans to U.K. small businesses since 2010,...
October 23, 2013
Paychex Announces Partnership with Biz2Credit for New Small Business Loan Resource Center
Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of payroll, human resource, insurance, and benefits...
October 16, 2013
Shutdown Causes Slight Dip in Business Loan Approval Rate
In the midst of the government shutdown, business loan approvals at credit unions have improved at one firm while banks...
October 11, 2013
Small Business Loan Approvals Slowed by Shutdown Issues
If it weren't for the impasse in Washington, D.C., small business approvals would have likely reached fresh record highs in September.
October 8, 2013
The Morning Ledger: Alarms Grow Louder Over Debt Ceiling
The Morning Ledger from CFO Journal cues up the most important news in corporate finance every weekday morning. Send us tips...
October 8, 2013
U.S. on the Gridlocked Road to Recession?
Washington politicians are playing a dangerous game with this government shutdown. If it continues for a long period, the U.S. economy could take a tailspin back into recession.
October 7, 2013
Shutdown cutting off loans for small businesses
(Moneywatch) The government shutdown has come at exactly the wrong time for small businesses, shutting down loans and freezing...
October 7, 2013
Five ways the government shutdown is slowing down small businesses
Nearing the end of its first week, the government shutdown is already taking a toll on Main Street. Small business owners...
October 2, 2013
Small Firms Grapple With Roadblocks Caused by Shutdown
The government shutdown is creating pain nationwide for small businesses that depend on federal agencies to operate or that were in...
October 1, 2013
Funding Options For Latinos Webinar by Biz2Credit with Hector Barreto
As part of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 -- October 15, 2013), Biz2Credit will host a free webinar, Small Business...
September 27, 2013
3 Alternatives to Alternative Lending
As the economy continues to show some signs of improvement, the credit market for small businesses steadily evolves. Small banks are approving more than half of business loan...
September 16, 2013
Small-Business Lending 5 Years After Lehman
September brings two somber anniversaries. The first, and most heart-breaking is 9/11. An equally devastating event on the U.S. ...
September 15, 2013
Small businesses gun shy on loans
The credit crunch is a big illusion - there are just not enough borrowers.
A scathing new report critical of the Fed's massive quantitative easing program shows...
September 10, 2013
How to Get a Business Loan With Bad Credit
While the small business lending landscape has been steadily improving over the past year, challenges still remain, particularly for companies that have less than stellar credit...
September 5, 2013
Small business still reeling from credit crunch
Vicky Vij is no stranger to adversity. Over the past 12 years, the immigrant from Delhi worked tirelessly to build Bukhara Grill in midtown Manhattan into a thriving restaurant with sales...
August 28, 2013
Biz2Credit Reaches $1 Billion in Financing Deals
In less than five years as an online platform, Biz2Credit, the #1 credit resource for small companies, has now surpassed $1 billion in...
August 12, 2013
Small business lending is good, but 'not so rosy'
New data appears to say that the economy is on the mend and that small business owners are reaping the benefits as banks start to lend again.
August 09, 2013
After Karen Mills, What's Next for the SBA?
The Obama Administration has yet to appoint a new Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator, even though Karen Mills announced that she would exit at the end of this month when she takes appointments at Harvard...
August 09, 2013
Small Business Lending May Not Be as Bright as Recent Surveys Suggest
While Big Bank lending is coming back, it may be at the expense of smaller banks. And still no overall bank lending increases in plain sight.
August 08, 2013
Big banks warming to small businesses
CHRIS KEANE/REUTERS - The nation's largest banks approved a higher percentage of small business loan applications than ever before in July.
It has become a familiar refrain from capital-starved...
August 07, 2013
Small Business Must-Reads -- Wednesday, August 7
What you should read today about small business.
Health-care help: The White House has kicked its Obamacare outreach and education efforts into full gear,...
August 07, 2013
Big Banks' Loan Approval Rate Hits Six-Year High: Report
Large banks approved more small-business loans in July than they have in any month since before the recession.
Banks with $10 billion of assets or more approved...
August 06, 2013
The Real Reason Women Entrepreneurs Aren't Getting Loans
Hello again readers, many of you may have encounter the horrible experience of having the doors close in your face when attempting to acquire a business loan. And for many business women entrepreneurs it may seem a lot more challenging.
August 06, 2013
A blunt Pope Francis targets free market economics
Since taking over as head of the Roman Catholic Church in March, Pope Francis has made several stark comments on world economic issues: He's cited the pitfalls of...
August 06, 2013
Big Banks, Credit Unions Approve More Small Business Loans
Nearly five years after the financial crisis made it more difficult for small businesses to get bank loans, large lenders are loosening credit standards and allocating...
August 06, 2013
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index for July 2013 Reports Jump in Big Bank Approval Rates and the End of the Credit Union Slide
Small business loan approvals at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) jumped to an all-time index high of 17.4%...
July 30, 2013
5 Tips for Handling Cash Flow Peaks and Valleys
Many seasonal businesses -- such as construction, landscaping, amusement park operators and more -- thrive in the summer months and struggle during...
July 25, 2013
5 Reasons for the Return of SMB Lending
On a macro level, the volume of small business loans increased from 21.3 million to 23.5 million from June 2011 to June 2012, according to the SBA Office of Advocacy's Small Business Lending in the United States...
July 24, 2013
Picasso Helps Entrepreneur Pay the Bills
A successful celebrity tailor running his own business, costuming Tom Hanks on Broadway, collecting antique cars and living on a yacht docked at Manhattan's Chelsea Piers hardly seems like the typical pawn shop customer.
July 24, 2013
Small Business Lender Offers Referral Bonuses to Accountants and Tax Preparers
Biz2Credit, an online credit provider for small businesses, has launched a partnership program for CPAs and other accountants and tax preparers who refer...
July 21, 2013
Lender aims for comeback under new name
Andrew Simmons has owned Lashay's Construction and Development Inc. in the Bronx for 15 years. But when Mr. Simmons went to his bank last October to increase his line of credit to $600,000 from $75,000, he said,...
July 13, 2013
Small-Business Loan Approvals Higher This Year at Banks of All Sizes
Overall, it is easier to get approved for a small business loan at banks and institutions of all sizes nowadays - at least compared to a year ago.
July 11, 2013
Debt Financing Is Not for 'Morons'
Recently, Dallas Mavericks owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban told Bloomberg Television's Trish Regan that if you start a business by taking out a small business loan, you are a "moron".
July 10, 2013
Big Banks Curbed Small-Business Lending in June
Big banks tightened credit for small businesses in June, a month after being their most generous in six years.
But as big banks pulled back, small banks...
July 9, 2013
How to Write a Business Plan
People often ask me what's the first step in starting a new business. It all begins with a professional business plan. Developing a business plan is critical to securing startup capital and in guiding the company once it is established.
July 8, 2013
10 Questions to Ask Before Applying for a Bank Loan
Most small-business owners need a bank loan at one time or another, and applying for one involves much more than filling out paperwork and saying a prayer.
July 7, 2013
Small Business News: Week in Review for July 7
In case you missed key stories, we review some of the most important small business news for the past week. We start with a controversial announcement delaying a critical part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
July 5, 2013
Small Business Owners Are Not Morons Mark Cuban
In a recent interview with Trish Regan on Bloomberg Television's Street Smart (video is below), Dallas Mavericks owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban said...
July 2, 2013
High-end pawn shops solve small business cash crunch
(Reuters) - When Marc Kaye needed a loan to fund his boutique insurance firm at a time when payroll, his kids college tuition and a mortgage payment...
June 28, 2013
Half-Year Report on SMB Finance
As the first half of 2013 comes to a close, the small business lending picture looks better than it has at any time since the Great Recession.
Big banks have become increasingly aggressive...
June 25, 2013
SMALL BUSINESS LENDING IN DEEP FREEZE
Yesterday, we reported how Obama's Small Business Lending Fund has increased small business lending for 90% of lenders who accessed the fund. Today, another view. The Washington...
June 25, 2013
Small business lending freeze spread evenly across all bank sizes, loan sizes
Small business lending has yet to recover in the years following the recession, leaving business groups and economists searching for a culprit and a remedy.
June 21, 2013
Credit Reports: What Small Businesses Don't Know Can Hurt Them
For small-business owners, the consequences of a bad credit report can be dire.
A low rating prompts banks and other lenders...
June 20, 2013
National Small Business Week Turns 50
This week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is celebrating National Small Business Week. The effort includes events across the country designed to help small businesses start, grow and expand.
June 19, 2013
New ranking places South Florida in the top 5 for small-business growth
If you are looking to grow your small business, South Florida is a good place to be.
Biz2Credit, a firm that matches small businesses to
June 18, 2013
The Paradox Of Women Business Owners
It's National Small Business Week, which makes this an ideal time for me to explain the paradox surrounding women-owned businesses in America and offer some smart advice from a female entrepreneur...
June 16, 2013
The lending chill is gone
For the past five years, many entrepreneurs seeking loans have found bank's doors snapped shut in their faces.
That may finally be changing, as experiences like those of Zachary Lezberg suggest.
June 13, 2013
Are Credit Unions Saying No to More Small Businesses?
During the Great Recession, banks battered by the financial crisis lent less to small businesses. Credit unions picked up some of the slack,
June 11, 2013
How Not To Make the Most Common Start-Up Mistakes
Entering into a new business is scary and risky. And sometimes one mistake can derail all of your carefully made plans. But being prepared for the most common
June 10, 2013
Small business weekly: Hiring slows on Main Street, holding back economic gains
Small businesses start skrinking again: Small business firings outpaced hirings for the first time this year, as employment declined an average of 0.04 workers
June 6, 2013
Why Crowdfunding Means Larger Loans From Alternative Lenders
From the New Entrepreneur blog to the halls of Congress, much has been made of the alternative financing startups
June 5, 2013
Jacksonville among top 25 fastest-growing small-business cities
Online-lending platform Biz2Credit ranked Jacksonville 21 out of 25 on its fastest-growing small-business cities list
June 4, 2013
Big Banks, Credit Cards, and Small Business Lending
A familiar narrative around small business lending goes something like this: big banks are slow to evaluate small business borrowers, and often deem loans
June 4, 2013
Death and Taxes: Are They Related?
One of the most famous quotes in U.S. history is attributed to Benjamin Franklin: "Nothing is certain but death and taxes."
June 4, 2013
Another report gives Detroit basement ranking for small business climate
DETROIT, MI - For the second day in a row, Detroit's small business climate has been ragged on by a report
June 1, 2013
Change Agent: How Karen Mills Rejuvenated the SBA
Karen Mills will soon step down as the head of the Small Business Administration, and you can count Wells Fargo's Dave Rader among the bankers who will be sad to see her go.
May 30, 2013
Small business lending freeze starting to thaw
The American Banker examines an initiative by KeyBank that the paper says is designed "to deliver something that business owners may not find online: trustworthy advice."
May 29, 2013
Small business lending freeze starting to thaw
The small business lending market has yet to thaw in the wake of the recession. However, several recent studies suggest the ice may finally be starting to melt.
May 28, 2013
Business Shakeup, of sorts: The SBA Looks to Streamline Its Processes
Alternative lending boomed in 2012, in part, because these financial companies had invested in technology that enabled them to make quick, efficient funding decisions
May 28, 2013
Banks Pledge to Increase Lending to Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
The Small Business Administration just announced the start of the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative, aimed at increasing lending to veteran-owned businesses
May 19, 2013
Big Apple is hard on small startups
"If you can make it here . . ."
That's the refrain of small businesses trying to make a go of it in the Big Apple.
May 16, 2013
Bank Lending To Small Biz Is Up, Says Biz2Credit Survey
Small business loan approvals improved to an all-time index high of 16.8% at big banks, according to the
May 14, 2013
Keystone XL divides influential entrepreneurs, spills over into the immigration reform debate
Justin Sullivan/GETTY IMAGES - Mark Zuckerberg's political action committee has lost support from fellow
May 14, 2013
How Tech Is Boosting SMB Lending
Small business loan approvals at big banks have hit their highest levels since the credit crunch began in late 2008.
Following the mortgage bust,
May 13, 2013
Credit conditions improve for small businesses
Nearly half of small businesses received full funding on their credit applications in 2012, up from 8% in 2011, according to the bi-annual Small Business Credit Survey.
May 13, 2013
Small Business Loan Approvals Up at Big Banks
Small business loan approval rates at big banks ($10B+ in assets) in January 2013 increased to 15.3 percent, up from 14.9 percent in December 2012
May 13, 2013
Banks Boost Lending to Small Businesses in April
Lending by banks to small businesses is on the rise.
Institutions with at least $10 billion of assets approved
May 13, 2013
Small business weekly: Internet sales tax, increased lending and immigration controversy
A look back at some of the biggest small business and start-up stories from the past week, with a focus on Washington.
May 9, 2013
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Jump in Loan Approvals at Big Banks in April 2013
Monthly Index Reports All-Time Index High in Approval Rates by Big and Small Banks; Credit Unions Continue
May 9, 2013
Bloomberg Businessweek - Another Uptick in Small Business Loans from Large Lenders
By Patrick Clark (May 9)
Online lending platform Biz2Credit compiles a monthly index to track approval rates for small business loans.
May 7, 2013
Yahoo! Finance - Google Looks to Profit From Alternative Lending by Laurie Kulikowski of TheStreet.com on Google and its venture into alternative lending.
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Two recent events underscore Google's goal to profit from alternative lending.
May 7, 2013
Top U.S. Cities for Small Business Growth in 2013
FOX Business And the winner is... Houston, where apparently we don't "have a problem.″
Last week, my company conducted an analysis of 15,000 U.S. small businesses.
May 6, 2013
Speed to market outweighs cost for small biz borrowers says biz2credit
We sat down with Rohit Arora, CEO & Co-Founder of Biz2Credit to talk about how speed to market, getting cash to small business quickly, has become a top priority for main street.
May 2, 2013
Greater Baltimore among fastest-growing markets for small businesses
A national study finds Greater Baltimore is among the fastest-growing markets in the country when it comes to small businesses.
May 1, 2013
NYC may have less to brag about when it comes to small biz: report
New York area small firms are older and growing less quickly than those in other cities The Big Apple is lagging behind other cities when it comes to some measures of small business health.
April 30, 2013
Biz2Credit CEO Rohit Arora examines the proposed Internet Sales Tax and its potential impact on small businesses
The U.S. Senate is debating the implementation of an Internet sales tax. This measure would require retailers to begin collecting local taxes on their online sales.
April 29, 2013
America's Next Hot Startup Town: Houston
Wondering where the next percolating startup scene will be?
New research by Biz2Credit, an online matchmaker between entrepreneurs and lenders, suggests that Houston may lead the pack.
April 23, 2013
A Bank's Take on Lending: Automate Sales and Incorporate Technology
Banks have long dominated the lending arena so it makes sense to start with that perspective. The level of sophistication in terms of actual processes as well as the marketing of loan products can often be discouraging to credit unions and smaller community banks....
April 18, 2013
The S.B.A. Wants to Encourage More Small Loans
For the last several years, the Small Business Administration has attempted to expand its loan-guarantee programs by making them available to bigger businesses. But with the 2014 budget that the White House sent to Congress last week...
April 17, 2013
The Real Reason Women Entrepreneurs Aren't Getting Loans
There's no doubt about it: women business owners face greater funding challenges than men. A lesser-known fact is that those challenges may be linked to the industries that female business owners are choosing, according to new findings by Biz2Credit, an online credit marketplace..
April 17, 2013
Could Online Pawns Fund Your Business?
Online pawning is a creative way to obtain small business cash (Photo courtesy of Ultrapawn.com). Several weeks ago I wrote about alternative lending as a way to fund a small business. Today I have another option to share that creative small businesses are using to meet their short term liquidity needs...
April 16, 2013
Biz2Credit CEO Rohit Arora examines President Obama's proposed 2014 fiscal year budget and its impact on small business owners.
Last week, President Obama introduced his $3.8 trillion budget which includes tax relief for small businesses that hire new workers or give raises to current staff. The tax credit gives incentives for companies..
April 13, 2013
VCs Throw Foursquare a Hail Mary Pass
Foursquare, the poster child for check-in tech when the trend was hot, announced this week that it has raised US$41 million in a new financing round.
The funding was provided by private-equity firm Silver Lake and existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, O'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures, Spark Capital..
April 12, 2013
Funding Challenges of New Jersey's Growing Latino Business Community
In the post-Great Recession (2008-09), as small business owners began cutting back on spending and hiring, it quickly became apparent that small business in America had a larger impact on the economy than we previously thought.
April 11, 2013
Biz2Credit CEO Rohit Arrora comments on the state of credit union's small business lending.
Getting a small business loan at a credit union could become easier if legislation that lowers lending caps on the industry finally passes, maybe even this year.
The credit union industry is looking to reform the Credit Union Membership Access Act..
April 10, 2013
How to Borrow a Business Loan for Your First Business
It seems like you can't turn on your TV or read a news story without hearing about a new business startup raking in millions of dollars. In fact, it's never been easier to start a business thanks to a wide-range..
April 09, 2013
New Resources for Latino Business Owners
Latinos are the fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S. and also have experienced the most significant growth among small businesses. In fact, Latino-owned companies comprise 3 million U.S. businesses..
April 07, 2013
A borrower again be?
What a difference four years makes. The banks that rejected Ari Zoldan when he started Quantum Networks, a wireless equipment distributor, are now clamoring to lend to him,..
April 02, 2013
Challenges for Female Entrepreneurs Seeking Small Business Loans
After I wrote my first column about the challenges of women business owners in securing financing, I received a lot of feedback and questions on the topic. I decided to examine the issue more closely by analyzing 14,000..
March 29, 2013
A Wake-Up Call for Women Entrepreneurs
New research by the loan broker Biz2Credit reveals some bad news about women-owned businesses: They have higher operating expenses, slimmer margins and lower credit scores than male-owned firms the same age. And they have loan approval rates that are 15% to 20% lower.
March 29, 2013
Women Less Likely to Receive Small Business Loan Approval
A study released this week found that women-owned businesses are less likely to receive small business loan approval. The study by Biz2Credit found that women-owned businesses are 15 to 20 percent less likely to receive approval on a small business loan application..
March 28, 2013
Women Entrepreneurs Face Higher Operating Costs, Slimmer Margins: Biz2Credit
Compared to businesses owned by men, some women entrepreneurs have to deal with more obstacles such as having a tougher time securing financing. Biz2Credit, a New York firm that pairs small businesses with financial institutions for financing,..
March 27, 2013
Women-Owned Businesses Less Likely To Get A Loan Than Ones Owned By Men: Survey
Women-owned businesses face higher operating costs, slimmer margins, lower credit scores and a tougher time securing loans, according to a study by Biz2Credit of 14,000 small-business loan applications during the last six months of 2012.
March 27, 2013
Women-Owned Businesses have Tougher Time Securing Loans Than Man-Owned
Women-owned businesses face higher operating costs, slimmer margins, lower credit scores and a tougher time securing loans, according to a study by Biz2Credit of 14,000 small-business loan applications during the last six months of 2012.
March 26, 2013
Signs of Springtime Growth in Business
Spring is a time of growth both literally and figuratively. Just as spring showers coax the dormant bulbs to bloom into flowers, research indicates that the capital needed to spur business growth is flowing better than it has in a long time.
March 19, 2013
Women Business Owners Still Overcoming Gender Obstacles
According to Catalyst, a non-profit organization, 21 women are running Fortune 500 companies, including IBM and PepsiCo. The number has tripled since 2002-03.Equally encouraging..
March 19, 2013
Huntington Exceeds Small-Business Loan Goals
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) has made good on a 2010 commitment to small-business lending.The Columbus, Ohio, company announced Tuesday that it has exceeded its three-year pledge..
March 18, 2013
This Week In Small Business: Surviving Shark Tank
The Republican House Budget Committee chairman proposes cutting $4.6 trillion over 10 years. The Democratic Senate Budget Committee chairman offers a plan combining spending cuts and tax increases.
March 14, 2013
Small Business Loan Approvals From Big Banks at Highest Rates Since 2011
Last month, big banks approved small business loans at their highest rate in more than two years, according to one credit index.Biz2Credit calculates its monthly Small Business Lending Index using 1,000 loan applications..
March 12, 2013
An Uptick in Small Business Loans from Big Banks
A common complaint in the years since the financial crisis began has been that Wall Street banks that were bailed out by the federal government haven't been lending enough to Main Street businesses.
March 12, 2013
Banks Boost Lending to Small Businesses: Survey
Institutions with at least $10 billion in assets approved 15.9% of loans between $25,000 and $3 million in February, up from 15.3% in January and from 11.7% a year earlier, according..
March 12, 2013
'No Irish Need Apply' Couldn't Stop Them
I am a big proponent of supporting immigrant-founded and immigrant-owned businesses. This week, Irish Americans across the country will celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
March 8, 2013
Loan Scams: Vigilance Never Out Of Fashion
With the recent guilty verdict against a businessman that scammed $7.5 million from the former Lockheed Credit Union to obtain a number of loans, the decision may have offered another instance..
March 5, 2013
Unintended Targets of the Sequester: Mom and Pops
"It's deja vu all over again," as Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra would say. He was, of course, referring to Yankee sluggers Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris hitting back-to-back home runs.
February 28, 2013
Citigroup Upped Loans to Small Businesses in 2012
Some of the nation's biggest banks are touting their small business bona fides. Citigroup (NYSE:C) said Thursday the company's lending to small business borrowers rose 21% in 2012 from a year earlier, to $9.6 billion.
February 28, 2013
Biz2Credit to Host The Venus and Mars of Small Business Finance Twitter Event
In conjunction with National Women's Day on Friday, March 8, from 9:00 -10:00 a.m. ET, Biz2Credit will host a Twitter event in which budding entrepreneurs can ask advice of experts from the leading online resource for small business finance.
February 26, 2013
Karen Mills Helped Put Small Business Front and Center
Small businesses lost a great advocate when Small Business Administration (SBA) chief Karen Mills announced her resignation. She did more to raise the profile of the importance of small companies than perhaps any other government official in recent memory.
February 25, 2013
How to Start a Business-and Still Eat
It's the biggest question would-be entrepreneurs face. How much can I make as my own boss? Here's how to run the numbers. When Ellen Rohr, 53, teamed up with her husband Bob, 60, to run his plumbing business after studying business administration
February 19, 2013
Highly Skilled Immigrants a Key to America's Future
During his State of the Union Address, President Obama outlined his support for immigration reform, including measures that would enable high-skilled foreign-born engineers and entrepreneurs to stay in this country.
February 13, 2013
Obama pushes tax changes to help small businesses but doesn't budge on immigration
President Obama challenged lawmakers in his annual address to overhaul the tax system and improve infrastructure in ways that will bolster new and small businesses, but he didn't budge on his bid for comprehensive immigration reform
February 11, 2013
How Did Karen Mills, the Departing SBA Chief, Do?
You already know about the Pope's resignation. In case you missed the latest member of President Obama's Cabinet to step down: It's Karen Mills, the head of the Small Business Administration. She announced her departure today
February 7, 2013
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reports Jump in Big Bank Loan Approvals in January 2013
Monthly Index Reports Increases at Big Banks and Small Banks, Decreases for Credit Union and Alternative Lender Approval Rates New York, NY (PRWEB) February 07, 2013 Small business loan approval rates at big banks
February 6, 2013
Wiped Out by Sandy, an Owner Sizes Up the Risk in Starting Over
The Automobile Film Club of America has played a supporting role in New York-based film and television productions since 1993. It owns a fleet of vehicles - including police cruisers, taxis and vintage automobiles - that have squired stars and models in advertising shoots
January 20, 2013
Good news on lending
SBA LENDING in New York is making a comeback. Banks made $723 million in loans in the New York City area in fiscal 2012. "The number is our second-highest ever," said Pravina Raghavan, district director for the Small Business Administration's New York district office. "Banks are out there willing to lend."
January 15, 2013
Make 2013 the Year to Open Your Own Business
New Year's Day is now behind us, and I often wonder how many people will still be committed to their 2013 resolutions by February 1. If you resolved to make 2013 the year in which you finally go after your dream of owning a business, don't put it on the back burner again.
January 2, 2013
2012: A Good Year for Small Business Finance
Small business lending improved during the past 12 months, which is good news for entrepreneurs and the economy overall. Startups and growing companies create the lion's share of the new jobs in the private sector, and growth of small firms help make the economy stronger. Several trends emerged in 2012.
December 14, 2012
How to Buddy-Up with Your Bank
For small business, it's not getting any easier to raise capital. And it can get a lot harder if you don't make - and stick to - these six New Year's resolutions. Lending to small businesses reportedly declined a little more than 1% in 2012, which may not seem like a lot unless it's your business that needs a loan and you can't get one.
October 15, 2012
100 Founders Share Their Top "Aha" Moments -- Guess How Many Jobs They've Created So Far?
Prepare to be stunned. Recently, I took issue with news reports questioning the role of small business as a source of new jobs. I summed it up with a remark from Jim Clifton, the Chairman of Gallup, from his new book The Coming Job Wars:
October 13, 2012
Finally, Access to Capital Improving for Small Businesses
The credit pipeline for small businesses has been frozen or clogged for years now. And while plenty of entrepreneurs still can't get financing, a growing number of indicators point to improvement in access to capital. Here are some signs worth watching.
October 10, 2012
Finally, Access to Capital Improving for Small Businesses
The credit pipeline for small businesses has been frozen or clogged for years now. And while plenty of entrepreneurs still can't get financing, a growing number of indicators point to improvement in access to capital. Here are some signs worth watching.
October 9, 2012
The return of big banks to small business lending
Big banks are back in small business lending. During a month in which the overall volume of loan applications increased by 5.6 percent, the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index, my company's monthly analysis of 1,000 loan applications on Biz2credit.com, revealed that
October 9, 2012
November 19, 2013
Crowdfunding 2.0: A new era for start-up finance
As one of the pioneers in the industry, Indiegogo was pleased with the SEC's recently released rules proposal for Regulation Crowdfunding...
Large Banks Approving More Loans for Working Capital
Levels climbed 30% from the prior month, though they remain well below precrisis norms. Meanwhile, the SBA reported near-record volume in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30.
October 4, 2012
Biz2Credit Launches Financing Assistance Website for Restaurants
Inspired by the increasingly wide range of small business owners seeking capital, Biz2Credit, the online resource for small business finance, is launching industry-specific sites with information geared toward borrowers in those industries.
October 4, 2012
Trends in Small Business Lending
The Atlanta Fed's latest semiannual Small Business Survey is active through October 22, 2012. If you own a small business and would like to participate, send an e-mail to SmallBusinessResearch@atl.frb.org.In our previous survey conducted in April 2012, we found that firms applying for credit at large national banks had notably..
October 4, 2012
Steering Shipyard to Smoother Sailing: Print Preview
Jeff Marshall typically starts his days early at the Mystic Shipyard, a 169-year old marina with a history steeped in the construction of schooners and iron-clad ships to sail the waterways of New England.
October 4, 2012
Biz2Credit Launches Financing Assistance Website
Inspired by the increasingly wide range of small business owners seeking capital, Biz2Credit, the online resource for small business finance, is launching industry-specific sites with information geared toward borrowers in those industries.
September 28, 2012
Experience a world of franchising in California
Franchising is responsible for 8.1 million jobs and this is estimated to increase by 2.2 per cent in 2012, according to Franchise Business Economic Outlook. Investors are targeting trade shows and exhibitions, such as the West Coast Franchise Expo (WCFE)
August 20, 2012
Increased Approvals of Small Business Loans by Big Banks Are a Good Sign for Entrepreneurs
Lending at big banks (classified as banks with $10B+ in assets) are rising, thanks to increased activity by mid-sized institutions within this category. This is welcome, positive news for small business owners.
August 9, 2012
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index for July 2012 Reports Increases in Approvals
The Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index, a monthly analysis of 1,000 loan applications on Biz2credit.com, revealed that approvals in July2012 by big banks ($10B+ in assets) improved for the second consecutive month to 11.3% from 11.1% in June 2012.
August 9, 2012
Financing your small business with plastic: A capital idea?
Like many founders of startup companies, Scott Yates didn't have a line of credit from a bank to smooth out financial bumps when he launched MyTrafficNews.com in Denver in 2001 to help commuters stay aware of driving conditions.
August 6, 2012
Banks keep lending standards tight for small firms
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Since the recession, small businesses trying to get bank loans have faced tougher credit standards -- and little has changed. In the Federal Reserve's most recent survey of bank loan officers, released Monday
July 27, 2012
Small business loan rejections from big banking players
Biz2Credit has released the results of a study of 1,000 small companies that were denied loans from their existing banks in the first half of 2012. The online credit marketplace found that Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and TD Bank small-business customers..
July 24, 2012
Credit unions banking on bills to lift small business lending
When Phoenix entrepreneur Eric McCarthy needed money to build an ice cream business, the banks would not budge. So McCarthy, like a growing number of small business owners, turned to a less likely source: his local credit unions.
July 4, 2012
Biz2Credit Knows What You Had for Lunch
Biz2Credit is onto something. The company plays matchmaker between loan seekers and financial institutions, but behind the scenes there's much more happening. The company integrates Quickbooks - Intuit's business accounting program - allowing Biz2Credit to sync a company's entire financial history including debts
June 7, 2012
CUs outdo banks in small-biz loans according to Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index
From March 2011 through May 2012, credit unions have approved a higher percentage of loans each of those months than big banks, those with more than $10 billion in assets, and small banks, those with less than $10 billion in assets. See chart to compare the loans.
June 6, 2012
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index for May 2012 Reports Dip in Loan Approval Rates at Big Banks and Small Banks
The Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index, an analysis of 1,000 loan applications on Biz2credit.com, found that loan approvals by big banks dropped from 10.6% in April to 10.2% in May 2012
May 25, 2012
Small Business Access to Capital: Alternative Resources Bridging the Gap
Nationwide in the U.S. over the past 15 years, small businesses generated 64 percent of the net new job growth. Small businesses with fewer than 500 employees, a definition used by the Small Business Administration (SBA), represent 99.7 percent of all employer firms..
May 8, 2012
Can credit unions help to close the lending gap?
Some small-business owners are turning to credit unions as they search for capital to expand their businesses. "Credit unions are filling a void in the marketplace that has existed because many commercial banks have abandoned the small-business sector,"
April 9, 2012
Foreclosures Still Climbing For NJ Commercial Properties
Alongside pronouncements that the state's business outlook is brightening, foreclosures of non-residential properties have been increasing in New Jersey. During the economic downturn in 2009, the state saw 3,827 non-residential foreclosure filings, including tax sales.
March 19, 2012
Looking to Borrow? An Audited Financial Statement Can Help
More than one-half of all small-business loan applications are being rejected by banks, according to the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index. In such a tough lending environment, companies in need of capital might find lenders more receptive
February 17, 2012
Alternative Lending Being Given a Boost
NEW YORK (MainStreet)
Even as credit starts to flow again timidly at traditional lenders, small businesses -- particularly start-up companies -- are still having trouble getting financing. Many have turned to alternative lenders. And now bigger, more recognizable names finally smell opportunity
January 31, 2012
How to Finance Your Start-Up Without Tapping Home Equity
With home values still depressed-and likely to remain so in the coming year-many people who plan to start businesses won't be able to leverage their personal properties to raise capital they need. There are several alternatives, however, some newer than others.
January 28, 2012
7 Great Places to Find Franchise Financing, Loans & Credit From Small Business Lenders to SBA Banks
"Franchising, due to its structure and demonstrable track record of 40 percent growth over the last decade, offers the most promising vehicle to accelerate widespread job creation in this country,"
December 22, 2011
Where To Turn When Your Bank Doesn't Love You Anymore
I t's the ultimate kick-in-the-gut for an entrepreneur: Your bank says your loan doesn't fit its lending criteria anymore. It won't renew your line of credit. Or, it changes itsservices or lending terms in a way that makes itunattractive for you to continue doing businessthere.
December 16, 2011
Protect Your Business From the European Meltdown. Now.
Every money manager I interview is worried that Europe could blow any day now. Here's how to make sure your business survives. It's understandable that most business owners have been ignoring the financial news out of Europe these days
December 12, 2011
Paychex Launches Website to Help Entrepreneurs Start, Grow, and Manage
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Paychex was founded in 1971 as a small business with a great idea and a commitment to make it work. Fast forward 40 years and Paychex has grown to become a nationally recognized leader in providing payroll, human resource..
December 7, 2011
Over 100 Million Shoppers Help Jumpstart the Holiday Season for Independent Merchants
NEW YORK, December 7, 2011 -- The second-annual Small Business Saturday gave a boost to Main Street merchants and spurred an estimated 103 million Americans to shop at independently-owned small businesses.
November 25, 2011
Business owners say bank loans hard to get
LOS ANGELES - The TV commercials are heartwarming - Richard and Gloria Pink, sitting in their busy hot-dog stand on Los Angeles' La Brea Avenue, remember how Bank of America gave his parents the loan that helped them build their business more than 50 years ago.
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