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From Bplans : When it comes to funding, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Depending on where you’re at in your business, what type of funding you are seeking, and the amount you need, where you’ll look can vary widely. We’ve compiled a list from a variety of places to help you research and narrow down the options that are best for you... Alternative lenders are institutions that provide loans or lines of credit as an alternative to traditional bank loans or the government... Venture capital is really only an avenue if you fit the specific criteria... Depending on what kind of business you’re starting or running, there could be funding from an industry-related fund or organization.

The SBA Office of Advocacy has updated its most widely used publication: "Frequently Asked Questions about Small Business." The Small Business FAQ is the place to go to for the basics – how many small businesses are in the United States, how many employees they have, and what their growth trends are. A related tool, "Frequently Asked Questions About Small Business Finance," is also being released. The Finance FAQ outlines the borrowing and lending universe for startups and exiting small businesses, provides demographic information, and touches on important trends in the amount and modes of finance. Small Business FAQ In 2013, there were 28.8 million small businesses. • Eighty percent, or 23 million, had no employees (termed “nonemployers”) • Twenty percent, or 5.8 million, had paid employees • There were 18,600 large businesses. The number of small employers has increased after a decline during the recession, while the number of nonemployers has gradu

From Empire State Development: The $35 million Global NY Fund provides loans and grants to help New York State’s small- and medium-sized businesses go global and create new jobs in New York.   The Global NY team is coming to all 10 regions of New York State to introduce the $35 million Global NY Fund, which provides loans and grants to help small and medium-sized New York businesses start exporting or increase their global export sales. Grants are also available to non-profits that provide export assistance and trade education to New York State companies. To find out more about any of our events and to RSVP, please email  or call: 212-803-2300  Tour schedule Mohawk Valley – March 29th (breakfast 8:30-10:30) Location: Room IT 225 at Mohawk Valley Community College 1101 Sherman Dr, Utica, NY 13501   Capital Region – March 30th (breakfast 8:30-10:30) Location: Albany Marriott Hotel 189 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12205

 SBDC is a huge advocate for small  business development by our veterans. Here is how veterans are receiving a spark of support in entrepreneurial ventures. To learn more about StreetShares visit: Forbes Forbes speaks on how businessmen and veterans are uniting