February 12, 2007

Business Loans for Women - Finding a business loan

Filed under: Business Loans For Women - 12 Feb 2007

According to the Center for Women’s Business Research, the number of firms (from 1997 - 2004) that are majority-owned by women increased by 17%, almost twice the increase of privately held firms.

The first step to finding business loans is to …

February 11, 2007

Business Loans for Women - Contingency Funding

Filed under: Business Loans For Women - 11 Feb 2007

Reasons you might need contingency funding:

        not realizing how expensive it is to introduce a new product.

        not realizing how long it takes to introduce a new product - how long
        before people accept the new product?

        how long for patent approval? regulatory approval, …

February 10, 2007

Business Loans for Women - how much money do you need for a business loan.

Filed under: Business Loans For Women - 10 Feb 2007

Understanding what you need for funding, can be a difficult task.  Underestimating your funds could cause problems when your company needs funding the most. Having to go back for more money undermines your credibility.

Obtaining more capital than you need can …

February 9, 2007

Business Loans for Women - searching for capital

Filed under: Business Loans For Women - 09 Feb 2007

If you are trying to obtain capital for your business you had better know your business.

Why, because that is what the investment banker, venture capitalist or corporate investor partner is going to ask you. 

If you do not know your business …

February 8, 2007

Business Loans for Women - How do you qualify for a business loan

Filed under: Business Loans For Women - 08 Feb 2007

First of all in order to qualify for a business loan you have to have the ability to repay the loan amount back to the lender.

The lender therefore checks your credit history to see if you are the type to pay …

February 7, 2007

Business Loans for Women - Don’t forget to check

Filed under: Business Loans For Women - 07 Feb 2007

When applying for a business loan there are a couple of things you should check.

Make sure you read all the fine print. 

Check whether or not there are any pre-paid penalties.

Make sure your application form is competed correctly - and neatly.

Check …

February 6, 2007

Business Loans for Women - Obtaining Capital

Filed under: Business Loans For Women - 06 Feb 2007

 If you are starting a new company you probably need financing.  How much money should you request for start-up?  You want to make sure you have enough.  But will the lender give you enough?

The best way is to talk to …

February 5, 2007

Business Loans for Women - To succeed in business

Filed under: Business Loans For Women - 05 Feb 2007

To succeed in business there is one major issue you have to overcome.  That is the fear of failure.  If you are scared to start a business, that is fine.  Fear is normal, however, you must have a mind set …

February 4, 2007

Filed under: Business Loans For Women - 04 Feb 2007

February 1, 2007

Business Loans for Women - Minorities And Business Loans 3

Filed under: Business Loans For Women - 01 Feb 2007

Referrals from key community members can increase the chances of obtaining a minority business loan, and possibly getting a good rate.  Another way to reduce a rate - break up the loan …

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