Articles by Laura Roden
Can You Get Startup Business Loans with No Money?
January 31, 2024
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
January 31, 2024
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
January 30, 2024
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
December 28, 2023
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
December 1, 2023
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