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Secured vs. unsecured business line of credit
Hinterhaus Productions/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Secured lines of credit require collateral Unsecured business lines of…
SBA microloans: What they are and how to get one
Key takeaways Businesses can get SBA microloans for up to $50,000. The SBA microloan program is geared to help minority…
What is invoice factoring and how does it work?
Alistair Berg/Getty Images Key takeaways Invoice factoring allows you to use your accounts receivable to qualify for funding, making them…
What is a DUNS number?
Key takeaways A DUNS number is issued by Dun & Bradstreet and helps build business credit. This number tracks business…
What is a business debt schedule?
Key takeaways A business debt schedule is a list that gives an overview of your business's debt load and financial…
Hard money business loans: What to know
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways Hard money business loans focus on the value of assets…
How to get a startup business loan: 5 steps
Key takeaways Startup business loans can be challenging to obtain since most lenders set minimum requirements for time in business…
How much will a short-term business loan cost?
PixelsEffect/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Short-term business loans can be a helpful tool for businesses facing unexpected obstacles…
How to consolidate business debt
A recent study issued by CreditSafe reported dismal news for businesses. Specifically, over half of companies surveyed (58 percent) said…
How to do a cash flow analysis
Key takeaways A cash flow analysis involves looking at your company’s incoming and outgoing cash Positive cash flow means your…
