(YoungEntrepreneur.com) –One of the more positive economic indicators in the first quarter of 2010 has been that small business lending, particularly loans backed by the Small Business Administration (SBA), are on the rise. SBA loans are a solid option for entrepreneurs looking to fund start-up ventures or growth. The SBA loan guarantee (which was increased to […]
(Black Voices) — The best resource to find grants, loans and financing for entrepreneurs is the federal government’s website http://www.business.gov. There, you will discover a wealth of resources for all kinds of small business owners, including… Read More…
(BusinessWeek) — In 2005, longtime bankers Tim Ferguson and Ron Walker created Next Street Financial, a bank offering financing and advice to inner-city companies Why did you start Next Street? Ferguson: There was a significant gap between what traditional financial services providers do and what small businesses in inner cities need: access to growth capital […]