Laura Roden

Laura Roden’s career in financial services has covered the spectrum from investment management, brokerage, banking and corporate finance to teaching finance and entrepreneurship at the college and graduate school levels. She earned both her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Harvard University, and holds Series 7, 63 and 65 FINRA licenses. She has been a featured speaker on finance topics at the Milken Global Conference, the New York Society of Security Analysts, the Inc 500 conference and the Angel Capital Association as well as many other venues.

Articles by Laura Roden

Can You Get Startup Business Loans with No Money?

While some lenders offer startup business loans with no revenue, profits, cash flow or assets required, you might pay a higher price for such financing.... read more

Seller Financing: What It Is and How It Works

Seller financing makes buying or selling a business easier: It’s a loan from the seller to the buyer to help pay for the purchase. Seller... read more

Customer Financing: What It Is and How to Offer It

Customer financing can encourage bigger and more frequent purchases and attract more buyers — but the question is how to offer it in a cost-effective... read more

Minority Small Business Grants: 10 Options

Minority small business grants can help to close the business funding gap, delivering funds to business owners belonging to historically marginalized communities. According to a... read more

How to Buy a Franchise

Buying a franchise can be quicker than creating a business from scratch, but it comes with a high initial investment as well as ongoing fees... read more

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