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Are Kiva Loans The Right Funding Option for Your Business?

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October 5, 2021

Kiva is a nonprofit organization that offers loans to borrowers in over 80 countries. Their mission is to provide “loans that change lives” and support those who have difficulty obtaining traditional financing. Over the years,...

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Chiropractic Business Loans: How to Qualify for Funding

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October 4, 2021

If you own or manage a chiropractic business, your job is to relieve your patients of pain and keep them healthy. Unless you have unlimited amounts of cash at your disposal, you’ll likely need a...

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Business Loan Borrowing Base: What It Is and Why It Matters

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September 28, 2021

As a business owner, it can be a real challenge to maintain enough capital to cover everyday expenses and grow your business. If you don’t have unlimited amounts of cash at your disposal, you may...

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Amazon Lending Options: Are They Right For Your Business?

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September 27, 2021

While they’re known as an e-commerce giant, Amazon is also active in the small business lending space. Since 2011, Amazon Lending has offered invitation only loans to help small businesses purchase and sell more inventory...

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How to Secure Financing from Private Business Lenders

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September 24, 2021

Private business lenders are organizations or individuals that originate and/or service loans for small businesses. Essentially, a private business lender is any entity that makes loans to businesses and isn't a bank or credit union....

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Insurance Agency Loans: How to Qualify and Use Funding

5 minute read

September 20, 2021

For smaller insurance agencies, financing is often the biggest barrier to growth. Even with the great customer care that you can provide on a small scale, the cash needed for growth is prohibitive.

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10 Small Business Facts Every Entrepreneur Should Know

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September 17, 2021

While many business successes may have started with a hunch, you need facts and data to run a modern business. Small business statistics lend insight on everything from surviving your first year in business to...

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The Pros and Cons of Installment Loans for Business Owners

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September 15, 2021

If you’ve ever taken out a student loan, a home mortgage, or an auto loan, you’ve been the recipient of an installment loan. These versatile loan types are widely used throughout the personal and commercial...

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The Top Pros and Cons of SBA Export Loans

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September 15, 2021

Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, employing over 56 million people and accounting for roughly 33 percent of exports. Still, it can be difficult for small businesses to market and sell their goods...