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There are a few sources of money we haven't thought about -- credit unions and microlenders.</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)</generator><item><title>Creative loan help for mom and pops</title><link>http://yourbiz.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/03/04/1818179.aspx#1819999</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:51:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1819999</guid><dc:creator>Betty Hayes , Texarkana Arkansas 71854</dc:creator><description>I own a small constrution business will it help me</description></item><item><title>Creative loan help for mom and pops</title><link>http://yourbiz.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/03/04/1818179.aspx#1820117</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:10:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1820117</guid><dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator><description>I'm surprised that P2P Lenders weren't mentioned as well. &amp;nbsp;Sites like Lending Club are a great alternative to mainstream funding for small businesses. &amp;nbsp;Here's a link to their site:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_new" href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/ot114gv30v2ILRKKLKRIKJORKROR"&gt;http://www.jdoqocy.com/ot114gv30v2ILRKKLKRIKJORKROR&lt;/a&gt;</description></item><item><title>Creative loan help for mom and pops</title><link>http://yourbiz.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/03/04/1818179.aspx#1822098</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:25:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1822098</guid><dc:creator>Bryan Stevens, Avon, Ohio</dc:creator><description>The real problem today is lack of working capital for small businesses. &amp;nbsp;We spoke with a source the other day and once the effective rate was calculated its was 35%. &amp;nbsp;Factoring and asset based loans are acceptable for manufacturing and some distribution businesses but BEWARE - the overall effective rates will around 30% or higher plus the fees are high.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Many small businesses simply cannot use these traditional sources of funding. &amp;nbsp;We lack creativity in Washington DC to create programs that provide adequate capital.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What needs to happen now is more work by the banks on the loans in trouble. &amp;nbsp;They can and should offer some type of re-amortization of the loan, provide some additional working capital and possible a deferment. &amp;nbsp;Using these traditional sources are an option but you need to understand them completely.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If anyone is interested in some assistance get back to me at bstevens@businessborrowersalliance.org</description></item><item><title>Creative loan help for mom and pops</title><link>http://yourbiz.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/03/04/1818179.aspx#1823177</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:17:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1823177</guid><dc:creator>Irene Arnone Boynton Beach Fl</dc:creator><description>can you please tell me how do i get the paper work to file....</description></item><item><title>Creative loan help for mom and pops</title><link>http://yourbiz.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/03/04/1818179.aspx#1829011</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:13:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1829011</guid><dc:creator>Richard Rozzero RI</dc:creator><description>I have started a mechanical company and i am getting a lot of work coming my way but i do not have the money to buy materials and it is holding me back. What can i do?</description></item></channel></rss>