Last month, President Obama announced that $730 million of his stimulus package will be dedicated to making it easier for budding entrepreneurs to start a small business.

What this means for you, if you are one of the many preparing to start a small business, is that it will be much easier to get started. 

If you’ve been having trouble getting a traditional business loan from a bank, you’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs and small business owners are finding it harder to come by money than it would have been even just two or three years ago. The natural reaction is to cast a wider net; and that’s where the home equity question arises.

So you’re looking for some alternatives to the bank? You’re not alone. There are other places you can go for capital to start, grow or invest in your business.

In our earlier post we discussed Peer-to-Peer lending and Credit unions. Today we’ll take a look at another two options that often get over-looked in the quest for cash.

It doesn’t matter if you’re starting a new business, looking to grow your current venture, or just trying to make ends meet these days - we all need funds and they are harder to come by now than they have been.

BizFilings is investing in one lucky entrepreneur and giving he/she $5,000 to start or expand a small business. What’s the catch? Today is the last day to qualify!

Whether you’re looking to start your own business or need to expand a current business, order a qualifying incorporation or business filing service from BizFilings today and you will automatically be entered in the $5K Giveaway from BizFilings.

Are you still day dreaming about owning your own business? Are you sitting on a great idea and need that nudge to get started?

Whether you’re looking to start your own business or need to expand a current business, if you order a qualifying incorporation or business filing service from BizFilings before March 31st, you’ll be automatically entered into the $5K Giveaway from BizFilings.

The New York Times tells us no one ever keeps their New Year’s resolutions.

Doesn’t that just burn you up? “You’ll never succeed so don’t even try.”

Business Owner’s Toolkit, a leading online destination for business owners, today launched a new, BizCast widget to share valuable business insights, tips and news that will help business owners succeed in this challenging economy.

When it comes to investing their retirement savings, many entrepreneurs have learned that franchises will outperform mutual funds.

Seeking startup funds? You generally have two options: debt or equity.

Debt is a liability or obligation owed to another person or institution and legally required to be paid by a specific date. Examples include bank loans, government guaranteed loans, lines of credit, credit cards, mortgages, bonds, accounts payable, trade credit, home equity, leasing contracts, etc.