Microlender Women’s Business Center Nets $100K to Help More KC Entrepreneurs

Among its many services, the Women's Business Center offers microloans, with a focus on women-run small businesses in KC.

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AltCap Has a New MicroLoan for KC Entrepreneurs That’s Based on Character

AltCap just announced it's offering another loan product for Kansas City entrepreneurs whom mainstream financial institutions underserve or overlook.

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9 Key Questions to Ask Any Investor Before You Seek Funding for Your Business

Here are nine key questions you can ask any potential investor to help you uncover a lot of key details, like an investor's terms, current investments and involvement.

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So You Want to Start a Business. How Much Does Your Personal Credit Score Matter?

Think your personal credit doesn't matter when you're starting a business? Think again.

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How One Family of KC Entrepreneurs Is Building a Mexican Ice-Pop Empire

In 2004, they introduced Kansas City to Mexican ice pops called paletas in their tiny shop on Southwest Boulevard. A lot has changed in 14 years.

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5 Things Banks Look for When You Apply for a Small-Business Loan

If you're thinking about apply for a small-business loan, consider these five vital questions before you head to the bank.

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