- Introduction to Starting a Business
- Are You Built for Entrepreneurship?
- Determining Your Business Structure
- Regulatory Issues to Consider
- Developing a Business Plan
- Start-Up Costs
- Budgeting for First-year Costs
- Small Business Financial Services
- Sources of Funding and Capital
- Preparing to Obtain a Loan
- What the Lender Wants to Know
- SBA: Small Business Administration Loans
- Choosing a Location for Your Business
- Securing Space for Your Business
If you are having difficulty obtaining money through the more traditional avenues, you can look into getting a loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Please note that the SBA only provides assistance if you are unable to get reasonable, approved financing through traditional channels. Most SBA loans are, in fact, made through banks and other private lenders, which administer and service these loans while not exposing themselves to default risks.