Whether it is for the start-up or growth phase, most businesses ultimately need to borrow money. Here are some issues to consider as you approach the borrowing process. Addressing them as you start the borrowing process can increase the chances of getting the loan and make the process much easier.
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Frequently Asked Questions When Raising Capital
Determining what type of financing is best for your business can be challenging because there are so many factors to consider–from the stage of your business to how much it’ll cost to get the money–that just choosing a path to follow can be overwhelming. The SBA and Pathway Women’s Business Center are here to help
Read more »SBA LINC: Connecting Borrowers with SBA Approved Lenders
Access to credit continues to bedevil too many U.S. entrepreneurs. Eighty percent of small business loan applications are rejected, according to some industry estimates, and more applications than we can count are never filed because of the difficulty of getting an appointment with a loan officer. Technology can help us address this problem. Online matchmaking
Read more »Tennessee Resource Map
Tennessee is home to a number of business advisers and resource providers for existing and new businesses. Pathway Lending has created the following interactive map of our statewide partners to help users find local and regional business resources and advisers.
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Blue Sky Business Modeling WorkshopThu Dec 13 2018, 11:00am CST - 1:00pm CST
Discover 9: RegistrationTue Jan 8 2019, 6:00pm CST
Blue Sky Business Modeling Workshop
Discover 9: RegistrationHow to prepare your online store for holiday shopping
5 easy ecommerce tips to attract more customers during the holidays For some businesses, the holidays provide a slow period to take care of end-of-year tasks and planning for Q1. For B2C owners, however, the holiday sales usually provide a big portion of total annual revenue. Within most retail stores, there’s a rush of customers
Getting Certified: What WBOs Need To Know
By Jacqueline Hayes, MBA Chief Marketing Strategist + Principal Crayons & Marketers – Nashville, TN The federal government’s goal is to award at least five percent of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year. This process can be daunting, but with the help of this checklist below, you will be well
An Introduction to Lean Canvas for Emerging Businesses
by: Meera Unni Lean Canvas is an exciting tool that lets new and emerging entrepreneurs model their business plans in a short, efficient, one page diagram. Using Lean Canvas quickly identifies factors to prioritize while also creating an effective jumping off point for brainstorming. Instead of making a long, detailed business plan that could take