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Certified Development Company (504) Loan Program (last updated 04/02/2004)

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (last updated 04/02/2004)

Equity Investment (SBIC Program) (last updated 04/02/2004)

Microloan Program (last updated 04/02/2004)

Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (last updated 04/02/2004)

Physical Disaster Loans (last updated 04/02/2004)

Business Loans Glossary

All businesses require some form of financing. Learn about raising capital, borrowing money and managing the financial operations of your business.

The Basics

If you want to generate capital for your business, it pays big dividends to do your homework. Learn about raising capital for your business.

• Financing Basics
• Estimating Costs
• Finding Capital
• Personal vs. Business
• Applying for a Loan
• Capital for Growth
• Equity Financing
• Financial Statements
• Balance Sheet
• Income Statement

Eligibility & Preparation

Obtaining a loan requires knowing the facts and solid preparation. Good preparation can make the difference between getting a loan and being declined

• Credit Factors
• Loan Requirements
• Applying for a Loan
• Borrowing Money

Equity Capital

There is a big difference between borrowing money and giving-up equity to raise capital. Sometimes both options are necessary and sometimes an infusion of equity capital is the only way a company can grow.

Understanding Equity Capital

An expanding business offers the potential for numerous growth opportunities. Managing this growth can be very challenging to your financial resources. It is important that you educate yourself about financing opportunities.

Capital Alternatives

Financial Controls

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