Financing & Capital Resources

The federal government sets aside a certain percentage of contracts for Women Owned Small Businesses in areas where they have been under-represented.

Factor-rate loans are an option for repaying short-term business loans, but is it right for your company? What are factor rates and how are they calculated?

Our latest infographic, “Rural Entrepreneurship” explores how running a business in rural communities differs from their suburban and urban counterparts.

SCORE's latest infographic examines the benefits and challenges of running a small business in rural America. Read more

According to the SBA, one in four post-9/11 veterans wants to start their own business. Here are the top funding sources for veteran entrepreneurs.

If you're a one-person business, is getting an EIN beneficial? What are the advantages of using an EIN instead of your Social Security Number?

Watch this 4-part video series from OnDeck to educate small business owners on the tools available to help make securing financing faster and a little easier. Read more

At OnDeck, we think that business owners have the best – and most difficult – job there is. This video shows how you can simplify small business financing. Read more

Get best practices from successful veteran entrepreneur Jack Grise on pricing for profit. This is part of the SCORE Small Business Success Podcast series. Read more

Women entrepreneurs have become a major force in the world of small business, and here are five grants specifically for them.

Every small business needs internal financial controls. Otherwise, you risk employee fraud, cash flow shortages, or even bankruptcy. Read more

With options from small and big banks to credit unions and online lenders, there’s no reason to stay in an unsatisfactory banking relationship.