The LivePlan Blog

Check out our growing list of funding options for small businesses. This guide is updated regularly to account for new funding opportunities that may be valuable for small businesses.

A cap table is simply a spreadsheet or other document that shows who owns how much of your business. This will become necessary if you take on investments or partners.

While you will build business credit in multiple ways, one of the most direct options that help keep your business and personal expenses separate is applying for a business credit card.

Did you know that there are five financial health signs that a lender will look at to determine your creditworthiness? Here’s what they are and why they matter.

Was your application for a disaster loan denied? Learn why you may not qualify and what requirements you need to meet if you choose to apply again during a future hardship.

While a visual pitch deck is necessary when pitching, it can also be valuable to just show off your business plan. Here’s how to turn your plan into a convincing presentation.

You need to have a short and meaningful pitch. You also should be able to tailor your pitch to fit the expectations of different audiences. An easy way to do that is by knowing what should be in your pitch when you have more or less time to explain.

Lenders and investors will want to know how much funding you’re asking for. You need to be sure that the number you land on is not too little, not too much, and that it aligns with your current strategy.