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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.

What is a Working Capital Loan?

Business Finance
Secured vs Unsecured Lines of Credit for Small Business

Business Finance
Should You Take Out a Second Business Loan?

Small Business Loans
5 Ways to Use a Business Line of Credit to Cover Seasonal Costs

Business Finance
A Comprehensive Guide to Securing an SBA Loan in New York

Small Business Loans
What Is an SBA Preferred Lender?

Small Business Loans
SBA Loans for Veterans: Loans, Training & Contracts

Small Business Loans
SBA Loans for Real Estate Development & Construction

Small Business Loans
SBA Loans for Doctors, Medical Offices & Private Practices

Small Business Loans
Multiple SBA Loans: How Many SBA Loans Can You Have?

Small Business Loans
Everything You Need to Know About Secured Loans

Small Business Loans
The Best No Money Down Business Loans & How to Qualify

Small Business Loans
A Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness for the Self Employed

Business Finance
The SBA Guarantee Fee Explained

Business Finance
6 Best Loan Options for Businesses in 2021

Business Finance
The Complete Guide to SBA 7(a) Loans in 2022

Small Business Loans
Why Was Your SBA Disaster Loan Denied & What Can You Do Next

Small Business Loans
SBA 7(a) Loans vs. PPP Loans 2.0: Which Is Right For Your Business?

Small Business Loans
SBA Loans for Independent Contractors and Self Employed

Small Business Loans
A Guide to Refinancing Small Business Debt in 2021

Small Business Loans
New PPP Loan Amount Calculations for Schedule C Filers

Business Finance
PPP Loans: What Does it Mean for Your Taxes?

Business Finance
7 Alternative Options if You Can’t Get a PPP Loan in 2021

Business Finance
SBA 7(a) Loans: How Do They Work?

Business Finance
How to Fill Out SBA Form 1919 for Your SBA 7(a) Loan Application

Business Finance
5 Best Coronavirus Grants Available to Small Businesses in 2021

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PPP Second Draw: Eligibility & How to Apply in February 2021

Business Finance
3 Essential PPP Loan Forgiveness Rules to Follow

Business Finance
PPP Loan 2.0: How to Submit Your Documents to Funding Circle

Business Finance
What You Need to Know To Qualify for A Second PPP Loan

Business Finance
How to Buy a Small Business: An Aspiring New Owner’s Guide

Small Business Loans
12 Holiday Gifts to Buy for Your Employees to Remind Them That You’re Not a Heartless Jerk

Business Finance
Strategies to Improve Employee Retention

Business Finance
6 SEO Tips for Small Businesses in 2020

Business Finance
A Crash Course on Cash Flow Management

Business Finance
Credit Cards, Term Loans and Lines of Credit

Business Finance
A 4-Step Checklist for Securing a Term Loan

Business Finance
How to Finance Inventory Purchases With a Term Loan

Business Finance
3 Common Use-Cases for Term Loans

Business Finance
Credit Card Receivables Financing

Business Finance
‘Soft’ vs. ‘Hard’ Credit Inquiries: What’s the Difference?

Business Finance
An Overview of Credit Karma and Credit Sesame

Business Finance
Maintaining a Healthy Business Credit Score

Business Finance
6 Signs You’re Ready to Expand Your Business

Business Finance
Unpacking Inventory Management

Business Finance
An Afternoon with the Brooklyn Seltzer Boys

Business Finance
Paradise Is a Full-Time Job

Business Finance
Off the Hook

Business Finance
Primary Colors

Small Business Loans
Take a Trip with Wary Meyers

Business Finance
From Kingston to Seattle: A Restaurateur’s Journey

Business Finance
Saving for a Rainy Day

Business Finance
The American Dream, Embodied

Business Finance
3 Decision Making Tips from a Nobel Prize Winning Psychologist

Business Finance
Paul Graham Has Advice for Everyone

Business Finance
WTFinance with Fox Fodder Farm

Business Finance
WTFinance with Keap

Business Finance
Not Quite Out of Print: America’s Best Bookstores

Business Finance
Independent Classics: Amoeba Music

Business Finance
America’s Top 10 Independent Scoop Shops

Business Finance
The Founder of Wired Magazine Cracked the Code for Growing Any Business

Business Finance
7 Ways to Track Your Restaurant Budget

Business Finance
How to Go Paperless (and Reduce Expenses)

Business Finance
10 Great Podcasts for Entrepreneurs and Small-Business Owners

Business Finance
5 Online Courses That Will Benefit Small Business Owners

Business Finance
5 Simple Ways Your Small Business Can Go Green

Business Finance
10 Best Small Business Blogs, Hands Down

Business Finance
Best Places to Start a Business in 2016

Business Finance
Best Industries to Start a Business

Business Finance
Applying the Pareto Principle to Small Business

Business Finance
Setting Up A Small Business Retirement Plan

Business Finance
How to Set, Track and Achieve Your Business Goals in 2017

Business Finance
5 Companies That Survived the Brink of Death

Business Finance
How to Grow Your Email Newsletter List

Business Finance
Are You Leveraging Word-of-Mouth Effectively?

Business Finance
Get Inspired by These 9 Creative Brands on Instagram

Business Finance
Easy Valentine’s Day Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses

Business Finance
How to Make Content Marketing Work for Your Small Business

Business Finance
Yelp for Small Business: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Business Finance
How A Content Marketing Strategy Can Help You Win Sales

Business Finance
4 Common Mistakes That Lead to Employment Law Problems

Business Finance
6 Legal Requirements for Unpaid Internships

Business Finance
Does Your Email Marketing Comply with Federal Law?

Business Finance
Truth-In-Advertising Laws Explained

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The 3 Most Common Types of Patents (and How to Get Them)

Business Finance
5 Ways to Make the Most out of Small Business Saturday

Business Finance
Independent Contractors vs. Employees

Business Finance
How to Do a Cash Flow Analysis (The Right Way)

Business Finance
Going Offline: How to (Successfully) Expand Your Online Business to Brick and Mortar

Growth and Operations
A Quick Guide to Financial Statements

Business Finance
Small Business Workers’ Comp: When and Why You Need It

Business Finance
Business Owner’s Policy: The Rundown

Business Finance
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Tax Season

Business Finance
How to Open a Coffee Shop

Growth and Operations
ROI

Business Finance
How to Draft an Employment Agreement

Business Finance
Resources for Entrepreneurs in Seattle

Business Finance
Resources for Entrepreneurs in Philadelphia

Business Finance
Resources for Entrepreneurs in Hawaii

Business Finance
What is a Personal Guarantee?

Business Finance
How a Business with Existing Debt is Assessed

Business Finance
Why Term Loans Are Not Appropriate For Startups

Business Finance
Short Term Financing Explained

Business Finance
Fixed Interest Rate Explained

Business Finance
Term Loans for Barbershops

Business Finance
How to Access Your Personal Credit Score

Business Finance
How to Dispute a Credit Report Error

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

Business Finance
Finding A New Market For Your Business: Where and How To Expand

Business Finance
DIY Financial Management & Tax Prep Resources

Business Finance
A Beginner’s Guide to Cloud-Based Accounting Software (I)

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

Business Finance
Term Loans for Schools

Business Finance
Pricing Strategy Guide: Product Businesses

Business Finance
What you need for your business loan application

Business Finance

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