Posts Tagged ‘small business loans’

Small Business and the Rest of 2010
21Jun

Small Business and the Rest of 2010

admin on 06 21, 2010 | 1 Comment

What can small businesses expect for the rest of 2010?  During our last seminar I had several people ask what I thought would happen over the next 6 months to small business.  They wanted to

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18 Business Financing Tips (Part 2)
09Apr

18 Business Financing Tips (Part 2)

admin on 04 9, 2010 | 1 Comment

In response to 18 Business Financing Tips Part 1.

TIP #10 – Business License

When required, have a business license in the city, county, and state where business is located.
The address and phone number on

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Loan Proposal Sample Outlines
05Apr

Loan Proposal Sample Outlines

admin on 04 5, 2010 | No Comments

As mentioned in a previous posting, not all lenders require a formal loan proposal, but in most cases preparing one will be more beneficial to the business owner than to anyone else. You will be

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Bank Myths
29Mar

Bank Myths

admin on 03 29, 2010 | No Comments

Many entrepreneurs are misled in regards to how banks work.  The following four myths about loan processing need to be dispelled.

Myth 1: Banks are in the business to lend money.

This is false.  Banks are in

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What business lenders look for when issuing credit
25Mar

What business lenders look for when issuing credit

admin on 03 25, 2010 | No Comments

The following are just a few of the elements a lender looks at when issuing credit.  The requirements will vary, depending on the type of loan or credit.  For example, in some cases, you may

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Extension Given for SBA Loan Programs
08Mar

Extension Given for SBA Loan Programs

admin on 03 8, 2010 | No Comments

Since early last year the SBA has waived fees and offered banks guarantees up to 90% on small business loans.  The Recovery Act and subsequent stimulus programs included many of these adjustments to spur the

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Know What Your Business Can Afford
03Mar

Know What Your Business Can Afford

admin on 03 3, 2010 | No Comments

Preparing for a business loan requires the owner to be knowledgeable in all areas of the business. The applicant must be prepared to answer any reasonable question. If the applicant is unable to answer relevant

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The Changing Landscape of Small Business Lending
01Mar

The Changing Landscape of Small Business Lending

admin on 03 1, 2010 | No Comments

The number of Small Business Administration (SBA) guaranteed 7(a) loans and the number of dollars loaned under this program has varied significantly over the last 5 years. The following chart provides SBA 7(a) results for

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Credit Unions May Play a Key Role in Small Business Lending
05Jan

Credit Unions May Play a Key Role in Small Business Lending

admin on 01 5, 2010 | No Comments

President Obama and his Administration have been extremely critical of large banks that do not provide enough lending to small businesses. They have now turned to community banks to fill the lending void. The Washington

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