When it’s time to secure funding, many businesses overlook one of the most flexible tools available, the SBA 7(a) loan.

Russia’s growing influence in Africa, encompassing military, economic, and social cooperation, shows no signs of slowing down ...

A strong, well-thought-out business plan is crucial for a business's success. Without one, it's tough to maintain a vision of the future and what the next steps for your business should be. Think of ...

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While you may think credit scores are reserved for individuals, businesses also receive that important number. Similar to personal credit scores, business credit scores play a part in how lenders ...

When you start a new business, one of the first questions that comes up is your business structure. Two of the most common types of business structures are LLCs and corporations. While many small ...

Kamala Harris exceeded my expectations in her debate with Donald Trump on Tuesday. I knew that she was smart, but for whatever reason, many insiders have questioned her political talent. I assume that ...

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When President Joe Biden unveiled his administration's new student debt repayment plan a year ago, he heralded it as "the most affordable student loan plan ever." Now, it also may qualify as one of ...

Vice President Harris on Friday unveiled several ambitious proposals as part of her economic plan if she wins the presidency this year. The proposals range from cutting taxes, boosting housing ...

Vice President Harris is set to announce a plan to lower housing costs and end the housing shortage through the construction of new units and down payment support to first-time homebuyers, according ...