A franchise location, while tied to a national or regional brand, is still a small business. It is up to the franchisee to find the necessary capital to open and operate. When it comes to financing ...

The SBA is making changes to spur debt refinancing for small businesses. The Small Business Administration has issued a final rule making it easier for small businesses to refinance some of their debt ...

Leasing commercial space can appear to be the cheaper and simpler option for business owners. However, once you identify your optimal location and operations are standardized and primed for growth, ...

Explore the current interest rates for SBA-backed financing—including 7(a), 504 and microloans—and learn how these compare to traditional loan options Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie ...

There are three steps to take if your SBA loan is denied Even if your SBA loan is denied, you can reapply after 90 days There are alternative lending options available outside of SBA financing If ...

"We want to shine a light on the opportunities SBA loans offer borrowers, including growth and long-term financial stability." The webinar will highlight how the SBA 504 loan program offers ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) blanketed headlines during the pandemic with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) emergency loan program created to help small businesses survive. For ...

With all the bailout headlines and bad economic news, one bright spot of opportunity for small businesses has often been overlooked. I’m speaking about the U.S. Small Business Administration 504 Loan ...