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Seller Financing Basics
by Glen Cooper, CBA
Find out what exactly seller financing is, why it's often important to the deal, and how it's executed.

7 Sources for Biz Financing
by Glen Cooper, CBA
Learn where and how to secure the financing you need for a business acquisition.

Elsewhere on the Web...

SBA Loans: An Overview
Article explains the different programs the Small Business Administration offers businesses to secure the funding they require.
(American Express Small Business)

How to Finance Anything
A look at the best places to find financing, including private-equity investors, banks, venture capitalists, and non-banks. Also, some common pitfalls to avoid when seeking capital.
(Inc. Magazine Online)

Seller Financing
Addresses aspects of why seller-assisted financing is an oft-used method of acquiring an existing business.
(CCH Business Owner's Toolkit)

Financial Marketplace
A useful tool for small, medium and large companies to find business-oriented financial products and services in all 50 states
(National Financial Services Network)

America's Business Funding Directory
A free, financial search engine designed to assist you in locating and securing capital for your business.
(America's Business Funding Directory)

IdeaCafe: Financing Your Business
Cute names aside, this small-business resource has an entire section on understanding financing and locating sources of capital for small businesses.
(IdeaCafe)

Business Buyer's Kit

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