Loans can help you quickly access the necessary funds to invest in either building or expanding your business. Although you may be eager to jump at the prospect of quickly acquiring "starter money," navigating the lending process can be daunting.  Before you step forth to conquer the mountain of paperwork and bureaucracy that it takes to acquire an SBA loan, you want to review your application qualifications and get organized. Keep reading to learn the five easy steps to finding a working capital provider and getting your loan approved.  1. Review Your Qualifications  Lenders want the ...

There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic greatly influenced the future, and present, practices of businesses in the food and drinks industry. With fewer people going out, restaurants and bars faced fewer and fewer possible ways to make money for their businesses to thrive. Luckily, the Restaurant Revitalization Grant is coming. Are you eligible for the grant? If so, what are you allowed to spend the money on? It's difficult to plan ahead if you're not sure what you can do with the grant money or how it will impact the rest of this year's revenue.&...