Business Capital Directory

A resource of information that details the lending and investing criteria of funding sources.

Business Capital Investments

For start-ups are most commonly provided by private individuals. These private individuals, traditionally referred to as angel investors, are interested in contributing their skills and money toward the earliest stages of a company's life-cycle.

Equipment Loan

Equipment loan financing through traditional or non-tradition methods rather than leasing can still be a more sensible route.

Equipment Leasing

Operating leases require the equipment to be returned to the lessor at the end of the lease. Some leases have a $1.00 Purchase Option or a guaranteed purchase amount (usually 10%). Other leases have a "Fair Market Value" purchase agreement where the amount is to be determined.

Business Planning

Preparing a document that details the past, present and future of their business.

Business Model

The description of how a business is going to operate, that typically includes research, marketing, products, revenues and expenses.

Business Loans

Temporary borrowing of a sum of money for your business.

Business Loan Firms

A firms that temporarely lends a sum of money.

Business Loan Broker

A loan made to a company for the purpose of conducting business using an entity which acts as an intermediary.

Business Line Of Credit

An informal loan arrangement between a bank and a business allowing the business to borrow up to a prespecified amount.

Business Leasing

Provides greater flexibility, easier qualifying, cash flow conservation, and many tax advantages. A long-term rental agreement, and a form of secured long-term debt.

Business Information

Centers of business information (BIC) set up by the SBA.

External Financing

Financing through the issuance of debt or equity.

Expansion Financing

Flexible term financing is available for a variety of expenditures.

Find Business Funding

If you try it on your own, you must ... First, know if the funding source offers what you are looking for. Next, know if you have what the funding source is looking for.

First Round Financing

The first investment in a company made by external investors.

Fixed Rate

A loan in which the interest rate does not change during the entire term of the loan.

Finance Company

To raise money through the issuance and sale of debt and/or equity.

Financing Business

Can very easily become a full time job. And if you are like most business owners, time is a valuable resource that is best spent doing what you do best - assuring that your business remains profitable.

Factoring Receivable

The secret to maximizng you cash flow. Receivable factoring is your company's most valuable asset. Why give up any ownership of your company or borrow money long term when you can finance your invoices for immediate cash?