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Modern American capitalism is an ironic tableau of cruel contradictions. While cheap consumer goods are more accessible than ever and the price of large high-resolution TVs keeps going down, the things actually required for human beings to live and thrive — housing, health care, education, retirement security, etc — become ever less accessible to the […]

Do an online search for “business grants for women” and a slew of articles will come up. But when you click to read the articles, you’ll find that there is scant, if any, information on actual grants. Often, when you do find the name of a specific grant for female-led businesses, like the “Huggies Mom […]

From business loans to credit cards, it’s assumed that funding a growing small business necessarily involves taking on debt. No pain, no gain, right? Well, in the event that your business doesn’t turn a profit, you’ll be taking on the pain without seeing any resulting gain. Wouldn’t it be nice if there existed a way […]

Many veterans that have spent their lives protecting our nation and our freedom also own and operate small businesses. According to a Small Business Administration study, there are 2.4 million veteran-owned businesses in the U.S. These veteran business owners continue to give back to the nation by providing jobs to 5.8 million employees. Like any […]

Startups are inherently risky endeavors. According to Fortune Magazine, close to 60% of new startups fail. Because new businesses are so risky, it is notoriously difficult to obtain startup financing — most banks won’t lend to you unless you’ve been in business at least two years. While some online lenders offer startup loans, startup grants are […]

Arkansas is a great place to start a business, with its low cost of living and even lower cost of doing business—in fact, Arkansas’ cost of doing business is the lowest in the United States. Whether you have an established business in Central Arkansas’ vibrant Little Rock metro area, or are opening up shop in […]

You’re a business owner in Utah, and you need extra cash for your business. Whether you need capital to get a new business off the ground or you need a financial boost for your established business, there are financing options out there — you just have to know where to look. If you’ve done some […]

Own or starting a small business in North Carolina? Need financing for your business? Check out the best financing resources for NC small businesses here!

Obtaining financing can be a significant hurdle when starting or expanding a business, but this is particularly true for women. While comprising nearly a third of small business owners, women receive less than one sixth of all business loans. Why is this? How can you get around lending bias and procure a business loan for […]

Oklahoma’s state motto is “Labor omnia vincit,” a Latin phrase that translates to “work conquers all.” In this state, there’s no doubt that residents believe in the value of hard work. From agriculture to more advanced industries like aerospace, telecommunications, and biotechnology, Oklahoma is home to a wide range of diverse industries. Many Oklahomans have […]