Guide to Alternative Small Business Loan Options

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What Are Alternative Small Business Loans?
10 Alternative Business Loan Types
1. Business Line of Credit
2. Term Loans
3. Invoice Financing and Factoring
4. Equipment Loans
5. Merchant Cash Advances
6. Online Loans
7. Short-Term Loans
8. Business Credit Cards
9. Crowdfunding
10. Microloans
Things to Know About Alternative Business Loans
When to Consider Alternative Financing
How to Qualify for Alternative Business Loans
Explore Small Business Lending Options
Frequently Asked Questions
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About the Author
Su Guillory is a freelance business writer and expat coach. She’s written several business books and has been published on sites including Forbes, AllBusiness, and SoFi. She writes about business and personal credit, financial strategies, loans, and credit cards.
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