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November 13, 2012
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Is a Business Loan Right for You?
4 questions to ask yourself before taking out a loan
A business loan can be a great way for an online seller to grow his or her business, but it may not be the right option for everyone. There are a few things you need to consider before you decide […]
October 1, 2012
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Amazon Offers Loans to Online Sellers
Loans are for Amazon marketplace merchants, by invitation only.
Companies that provide small-business loans to online sellers, like Kabbage and iwoca, may have a new competitor, as Amazon is getting into the lending business. The new program, called Amazon Lending, is accessible by invitation only. Amazon is telling customers […]
April 30, 2012
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10 Ways to Fund Your Online Business
Capital to help your online business grow can come from a variety of sources.
One of the most challenging aspects of starting and managing a small online business is finding the funds that will help you realize your dream. This is particularly difficult as your business begins to grow and mature. Fortunately, there are […]
April 26, 2012
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UK Finance Company Caters to eBay Sellers
Startup iwoka provides short-term working capital loans.
eBay sellers in the U.K. who need quick cash to expand their business now have an alternative to traditional loans. A startup called iwoca—short for instant working capital—has begun providing short-term financing, specifically geared to commercial eBay sellers. iwoca looks […]
April 17, 2012
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Small Businesses to Get Financing Boost
Program makes additional funding available to lenders.
Applications are now being accepted through the Small Business Administration for intermediary lenders to acquire long-term loans to help finance small businesses. Under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, the SBA launched the Intermediary Lending Pilot Program, which provides […]
April 12, 2012
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JOBS Act Makes ‘Crowd Funding’ Legal
Newly signed law cuts red tape for small businesses.
Though more than 400 “crowd funding” platforms have reportedly been operating in recent years, it has essentially been an illegal process until last week. On April 5, President Barack Obama signed the JOBS Act, which will allow many entrepreneurs to […]
February 15, 2012
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Kabbage, UPS Partner to Fund Online Sellers
Sellers can use shipping history to apply for cash advances.
Kabbage Inc. and UPS today announced a partnership that will give small online merchants a little more leverage when applying for cash advances. The agreement means sellers who are UPS customers can now use their shipping data as part of […]
August 17, 2011
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Kabbage Gets Funding, Patent
Milestones validate small-business lender's alternative approach.
Kabbage Inc., which provides working-capital advances to online sellers, has received a little working capital of its own. The Atlanta-based company announced it has secured $17 million in Series B venture funding, bringing its total capital raised this year to […]
November 10, 2010
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Financing Options for Online Sellers
Non-traditional funding sources can help jump start your business.
Have you thought about expanding your online business, but wondered how you could manage to pay for it? Or has the uncertain economy affected your operation to the point that you’ve considered scaling back or shutting it down, all together? […]