Imagine turning your groundbreaking idea into a thriving business, only to hit a wall when it comes to funding. This is a common narrative for many budding entrepreneurs who find themselves with ...

In March 2024, over 435,000 new business applications were filed, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s business formation data. While exciting, launching a startup can also be quite challenging — ...

Many lenders require businesses to be at least two years old to be approved. If your company hasn’t reached that benchmark, there are online banks and alternative lenders that only require six months ...

Applying for a business startup loan can help build credit and provide access to funds to help cover working capital, inventory, equipment costs and more Startups may face difficulty securing ...

The Walton Family Foundation renewed and expanded its support for the Northwest Arkansas Kiva Hub with a three-year commitment and $1 million contribution to the loan match fund on Wednesday. The Kiva ...

Launching a startup is particularly challenging in the tech sector—recent studies show a 63% failure rate among tech startups. Entrepreneurs attempting to break into the tech industry are up against a ...

Success can be misleading. A mistake or poor judgement is easy to overlook when things are going right. This can reinforce bad habits that might not show up for years. But when a startup fails, a ...

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