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Thinking about starting a vending machine business? Wondering where you’ll get the money? Learn everything you need to know in our guide!

Whether you’re an eBay seller looking for financing to expand your business, weather tough times, or some other reason, you have many financing options available. Take a look at 9 of our favorite lenders for eBay sellers.

Small business financing is notoriously difficult to procure. Traditional loans became more difficult for small businesses to access during the pandemic, as banks were hesitant to lend to small businesses that might be at risk of closure. As a result, alternative “fintech” lenders were busier than ever. Could one of them be right for your business?

A $10,000 business loan is a fairly small amount, so it shouldn’t be too difficult for many businesses to receive one. Many online lenders have short applications and can fund as quickly as the same business day of approval. Lenders may evaluate factors including personal credit score, monthly or annual revenue, and time in business to determine if you qualify.

Since the loan amount is so low, many small business owners will be able to get a $5K small business loan. While not exactly difficult, one thing to remember is that $5,000 loans usually come with short repayment terms and higher interest rates.

If you default on your SBA loan, you’ll be notified by the lender. If you’re unable to get on track with your loan, your lender may seize your assets. The lender will later reach out to the SBA to receive the guaranteed portion of the loan, and the SBA will contact you seeking payment. If payment isn’t received or an agreement isn’t made, the SBA will report the loan to the Treasury Department, which can take further action against you.

Learn what grants are, their pros and cons, how to find them, and best practices for applying in our guide to small business grants.

Provided she meets all requirements set by the SBA and the lender, it’s no more difficult for a woman to get an SBA loan than her male counterparts. The SBA does not discriminate and provides low-cost funding opportunities for all eligible small business owners.

Doctors are among the top-paid professionals in America, but the cost of doing business sure isn’t cheap. There’s the pricey medical equipment, medical licensing costs (not to mention the cost of medical school to earn those licenses!), malpractice insurance, practice management software, medical association fees … and the list goes on. On top of the […]

ROBS stands for Rollover as Business Startup plan. ROBS is a type of transaction you can use to fund your new or existing business by rolling over funds from your individual retirement account, 401(k), or another retirement account.