By: Dale Van Eckhout Senior Area Manager Bismarck Area Office North Dakota District Office
Many people associate fast food businesses with franchising. In fact, there are over 120 different types of franchise businesses and hundreds of thousands of franchises available in the United States, including automotive, cleaning & maintenance, health & fitness and pet-related franchises, just to name a few.
By: Alan Haut Lender Relations Specialist North Dakota District Office
Whether you're starting a new business or expanding an existing one, few activities will have as much long-term impact on your business as obtaining adequate financing. The SBA can be a valuable ally to any business seeking capital. SBA's finance programs provide guarantees for short- and long-term loans to eligible, credit-worthy start-ups and existing small businesses.
