SBA Citizenship Rules for 7(a) and 504 Loan Eligibility in 2025 Update from the SBA: All 7(a) and 504 loans now require 100% ownership by U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, or Lawful Permanent Residents. Even a small percentage of foreign ownership like — 1% or less — can now disqualify an otherwise eligible business from receiving…
It’s 2025… Is this happening in your business? “5 blind men and an elephant” In the parable about “5 blind men and an elephant,” each man touches the elephant in a different place and concludes something entirely different from the others. A tree, a wall, a vine, a big leaf, a… wtf? They are aware…
VIDEO – What to think about as you edit the “Cashflow” section of your business plan and what investors and lenders (crowdfund, angel, venture capital, SBA) look for as they consider funding your start up or growing company.
VIDEO – What investors and lenders look for in your business plan! In this brief video, Business Power Tools founder and BizPlanBuilder business plan software template creator Burke Franklin coaches on writing a business plan — What to think about as you edit the “Business Description” section of your business plan and what investors and lenders (crowdfund, angel, venture capital, SBA) look for as they consider funding your start up or growing company.
Written by Burke Franklin, Founder and CEO, JIAN We talked last week about the beginning sections of your business plan. If you haven’t read it yet, click here to catch up. This is part 2 of 3, so make sure to check back with us soon. 7. Company Overview– Give readers the basic information on…