So you’ve put in the time and built an awesome company that is popular, profitable and now saleable. Many entrepreneurs in the later stages of business growth find themselves at this crossroad. You may find that you want to sell the business, take the company public by doing an IPO, or sell a majority share

According to a survey completed by the SBA, of the estimated 1 Trillion small businesses borrowed in 2013, about $422 million of this amount was obtained from finance (non-bank) companies. Even though This represents a significant year over year increase in borrowing, small businesses still face challenges when it comes to gaining access to capital

In the world of finance, sometimes it can be helpful to just spell out some of the basics. All too often even the experienced entrepreneur can make the mistake of missing a small item that can become a big problem. These are just some of the things to keep in mind when considering business financing.

Small businesses often have many questions when looking for a loan. What are my best options? What are my approval chances? How much money do I really need to accomplish the tasks and goals established in my business plan. (You do have a business plan, right?) It takes time to do the necessary research on