A franchise location, while tied to a national or regional brand, is still a small business. It is up to the franchisee to find the necessary capital to open and operate. When it comes to financing ...

The SBA will highlight programs and initiatives on a new tour. The Small Business Administration has made news in recent days for announcing the closure of field offices, cutting workers and rolling ...

Nearly 10% of SBA loan portfolios face immediate disqualification as new rules mandate 100% U.S. citizenship. Starting March ...

Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) condemned a new Small Business Administration rule that will bar green card holders from accessing the agency’s primary small busines ...

Leasing commercial space can appear to be the cheaper and simpler option for business owners. However, once you identify your optimal location and operations are standardized and primed for growth, ...

SBA loans are backed by the Small Business Administration, which guarantees up to 85% of loan amounts, reducing risk for lenders. There are three main SBA loan types: 7(a), 504 and microloans. Basic ...

A locally produced webinar will focus Wednesday on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan Program. Vice President Lisa Carbajal at Cen Cal Business Finance Group will go over recent updates ...

CARLISLE – Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC) announced Thursday a regional partnership with EDC Finance Corporation. The alliance will allow businesses in Cumberland County ...