Small Business Credit

India's Mammoth Priority of Classifying Non-Banking Financial Loans to the MSME Sect

While NBFCs have come to the rescue of credit-starved MSMEs, classifying these loans under priority sector lending still a distant dream

R Narayan

How to Qualify for a Business Startup Loan

New businesses may find it difficult to qualify for traditional bank loans. But don't lose hope. You still have plenty of options.

Jared Hecht

Jared Hecht

There's a Real Difference Between a Personal and Business Credit Card

Not all credit cards are created equal. If you're a small business owner, you're missing out if you don't have a business credit card.

Jared Hecht

Jared Hecht

Have You Fallen Victim to the Small Business Credit Conundrum?

The idea of complete separation between business and personal credit is, sadly, an illusion.

Eyal Shinar

Eyal Shinar

Create Your Entrepreneur's Essential Backup Plan and Never Panic Again

Staying solvent at your current level is the key to taking your business to the next level.

Andre Bourque

Andre Bourque

How Alternative Scoring Models are Expanding the Lending Market

Developing alternative scoring models is a huge opportunity especially in a large developing credit market like India

Ranjit Punja

Ranjit Punja

Do Your Homework on Yourself: Background Checks for Business

Know what everyone else knows about you, and you won't be tripped up by an interview question.

Katherine Keller

Katherine Keller

Entrepreneurs Don't See Business Financing the Way Lenders Do and It's Costing Them

Many small-business owners are stressed about cash flow because they don't understand how banks assess whether they're a good bet.

Lisa Stevens

Lisa Stevens

Good Surprises Are Likelier When You Plan for Them

Don't be so focused on what can go wrong that you aren't ready to seize the opportunity when things go better than anticipated.

Haijian Hu

Haijian Hu

Funding Your Business: Building Credit and More

Even if you are dealing with less than perfect credit, there are more options than ever for entrepreneurs to fund their new businesses.

Lucinda Honeycutt

Lucinda Honeycutt

8 Ways to Get the Most From a Business Credit Card

Using a business credit card isn't just easier than getting a conventional back loan, it has many more benefits.

Levi King

Levi King