However, federal, state and local government agencies provide loan guaranty programs that make it easier for small businesses to obtain start-up and expansion loans from commercial lenders.

I prepared my first year's cashflow forecast as part of my business plan, which helped me secure a start-up loan.

The offer will include a start-up loan, mentoring and a weekly allowance (broadly replacing jobseeker's allowance for three months).

In "Shut 'Em Down," about the lack of black-owned businesses, he mentions how hard it is for black entrepreneurs to get start-up loans.

Ms. Hederman said that she was just about breaking even although she still had some start-up loans to pay off.

Each program is categorized to several attributes, including specialized types of financing (e.g., start-up loans for women entrepreneurs).

Once upon a time, fledgling companies relied upon bankers for start-up loans until they had booked enough earnings to justify stock listings.

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Expansion Assistance Program This would provide start-up loans for new businesses in emerging industries, such as green energy.

We've authorised start-up loans for another eight engineering companies in the last two months.

The province did not extend these start-up loans to Indians, saying that they were a federal responsibility.