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Michael Jones

Michael Jones is a Senior Editor for Funding Circle, specializing in small business loans. He holds a degree in International Business and Economics from Boston University's Questrom School of Business. Prior to Funding Circle, Michael was the Head of Content for Bond Street, a venture-backed FinTech company specializing in small business loans. He has written extensively about small business loans, entrepreneurship, and marketing.

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Small Business Loans
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Business Finance
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5 Companies That Survived the Brink of Death

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Small Business Loans
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Small Business Loans
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Business Finance
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Business Finance
Term Loans for Barbershops

Small Business Loans
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Business Finance
How to Dispute a Credit Report Error

Business Finance
5 Must-Have Spreadsheets For Small Business Income and Expenses

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DIY Financial Management & Tax Prep Resources

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A Beginner’s Guide to Cloud-Based Accounting Software (II)

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Small Business Loans
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