Life Is Good's Bert Jacobs: 'We Wanted Control of Our Baby'
To take the Life is Good brand beyond t-shirts, Bert Jacobs and his co-founder brother had to borrow $16.5 million to buy out contracts with t-shirt licensees. Watch video
Debt Financing
A Better Way to Finance a Start-up? Venture Debt
Growing companies can get much-needed capital without giving up equity or control through venture debt. Read more
How to Manage a Banker
As your business seeks to expand, chances are you will need bank financing to do so. The challenge is to approach your bank with eyes wide open. Here's how. Read more
Richard Branson's Plan to Fix the Student-Debt Mess
At a time when student-loan debt is crippling the American Dream, the British mogul has a big idea on how entrepreneurship can fix it. Read more
Small Business Owners Not Looking to Borrow
Don't blame the banks. While it can be difficult to get loans, the SurePayroll survey of small business owners finds most are not trying to. Read more
Recent Debt Financing Articles
When Joe Bastianich Bet It All on Babbo 
Restaurateur Joe Bastianich and his business partner, chef Mario Batali, took on a massive debt before their first restaurant together--they now have 23--too... Watch video
Your Company's Big Credit Card Problem
Small businesses are turning to consumer cards because they have more protections than business cards, but there are risks. Read more
Inside Stories: Student Loan Crisis Impeding Job Creation
Student loans are preventing companies from hiring--or even getting off the ground. Young entrepreneurs share personal stories of starting up under the crush... Read more
3 Start-ups Tackling the Student-Debt Crisis
The student-debt crisis is imploding. These start-ups are trying to save American students from defaulting on their loans. Read more
How the SBA Can Help You Raise Money
Karen Mills, who leads the U.S. Small Business Administration, explains what the government arm is doing to help entrepreneurs borrow now. Watch video
Small Business' Real Problem with the Banking System
Increased regulation of bank lending still needs to allow for measured risks that permit sound small businesses to receive funding needed to thrive. Read more
Secure a Bank Loan or Credit Line--Even in a Tough Economy
Advice on how to woo bankers from Ami Kassar, founder of MultiFunding.com, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Looking To Raise Capital?
Pravina Raghavan, New York District Director of the Small Business Administration, recommends you take advantage of free resources. Watch video
How She Financed Carol's Daughter's Growth
Before Carol's Daughter was large enough to require an equity partner, founder Lisa Price cultivated a personal relationship with her local Brooklyn bank man... Watch video
Are Your Credit Card Bills Out of Control?
In order to build a viable business, you need to exercise sound inventory control. Read more
Microloans for Women in Business
A new program called FITE provides microloans to women in business. Read more
An SBDC With a Unique Bank Partnership
The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center is located inside of the local California Bank & Trust. Read more
Rewriting the Rules of Credit
Economist Amar Bhidé on getting banks to lend again Read more
How to Build and Maintain Good Business Credit
In a tight economy, good credit is key to expanding your business. Here are a few tips to keep your credit on track. Read more
How to Cut Credit Card Costs
The key to cutting credit card costs is shopping around for the best rates, rewards, and credit options. Here are five tips on getting the best terms or cons... Read more
