Fund Your Business

Need money to start or grow? Figure out how much, learn your real options, build business credit, and find the right lender.

  1. Figure out how much money you actually need: Before you look for a dime, know your number. Ask for too little and you stall out; ask for too much and you're paying interest on money…
  2. Know your funding options: There's more than one way to fund a business, and they're not equal. Most small businesses run on savings plus a loan — investors and…
  3. Build business credit (before you need it): Business credit is your company's own reputation with lenders — separate from your personal credit. Build it early and quietly, and when…
  4. Where the money actually comes from: The big bank isn't your only door — and often not the best one for a small or young business. Between community lenders, SBA-backed loans,…
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