Voices That Matter: Business Lessons From a Top Banker
Business on Main sits down for an interview with Maria C. Coyne, executive vice president of the Consumer and Small Business Banking segment at KeyBank.
View ArticleWhy Business Loans Are Up for Grabs
Lending experts suggest that, finally, small-business owners and entrepreneurs can secure loans for their businesses -- if only they wanted them.
View ArticleWhy Consumer Credit Matters to Small Businesses (Opinion)
Washington's recent efforts to protect consumers may be hampering small-business growth.
View ArticleWhere Small Businesses Are Finding Money (Infographic)
Securing a small-business loan has become more difficult in recent years. Here's a look at how companies are coping.
View Article10 Questions to Ask Before Applying for a Bank Loan
Here are some of the key issues to consider before starting your application.
View ArticleLooking for a Bank Loan? Don't Forget About the Little Guys
A new report says the growth rate of lending at smaller banks surpassed that of their larger peers in the second quarter.
View ArticleTop 3 Small-Business Challenges (Infographic)
Business owners are optimistic about the U.S. economy improving and want to grow their business, but they face significant hurdles in doing so, a new report shows.
View ArticleU.S. Small-Business Borrowing Hits Highest Level in 6 Years
American small businesses increased their borrowing to their highest levels in six years in July, in a sign that many owners are anticipating an uptick in economic activity.
View ArticleWhy Too Many Entrepreneurs Don't Know How to Raise Capital
It's a fact: You need money to start and grow your business. Here's the problem most entrepreneurs face when it comes to capital.
View ArticleHow to Finance a Startup Today
When the bank of mom and dad shuts down, here are some startup funding resources for you.
View ArticleHow to Build Great Credit for Your Fledgling Startup
Young entrepreneurs have the challenge of raising funds on little to no credit history. Here's how to overcome this obstacle.
View ArticleThe Difference Between Good and Bad Debt
Sometimes debt can give you a financial edge -- but you need to use it wisely.
View ArticleWhere to Get the Money to Build Your Mobile App
You have a great idea for an app, but how do you find the funds you need to develop it?
View ArticleWhy Big Banks Are Lending More to Small Businesses
Here we go over several reasons why larger banks are starting to warm up to small-business lending again.
View ArticleHas Access to Capital Really Improved for Entrepreneurs? (Infographic)
A look at the financing landscape for business owners, plus some tips for finding alternative funding opportunities.
View ArticleKeep an Eye on Your Commercial Loans
With mortgage rates on the rise, view some tips on how borrowing money from banks may be affected.
View ArticleLooking For Capital? Don't Forget About the Little Bank That Could.
A new report from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation shows that, despite massive banking industry consolidation, there are more community banks in the U.S. now than there were 30 years ago.
View Article5 Things Investors Want to Know Before Signing a Check
Your absolute faith in your idea is not shared by investors but, if you see things as they do, you can persuade them.
View ArticleSmall Business Credit Still Not Back to Pre-Recession Levels
Despite the recent rise in the number of small business loans, small business lending still has not returned to their highs.
View Article5 Tips to Keep Cash Flow Strong
Owners often don't spend enough time estimating the projected arrival of various revenue streams while considering their deadlines to pay expenses. Here's how to apply the necessary dilligence.
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