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Worker co-ops come with various advantages for members…but you might also encounter some disadvantages. Learn what it takes to form a cooperative, and find out if it’s the right type of structure for your business.

Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are popular with business owners due to their competitive rates and favorable terms. However, these low-interest loans are only available to businesses that meet stringent requirements. Unfortunately, this means that some small businesses will have their SBA loans denied and will need to seek alternative options or apply again in the future.

Ex-felons can apply for most government and private grants, provided they meet all requirements for receiving the grant. Those requirements may include owning a business in a certain industry, being located in a specific area, being in operations for a minimum amount of time, and demonstrating a specific need for funds.

Crest Capital is an online equipment financer. This company offers a variety of leasing options designed to facilitate ownership or temporary utilization of a wide variety of business-related equipment. Crest’s rates are good, but if you can’t meet Crest’s high qualification standards, however, you may want to have some alternatives in mind.

US Business Funding offers many different financial products to help business owners score the capital they need. It is a great choice for equipment financing, SBA loans, or working capital loans. US Business Funding has earned a 95% approval rate and 60-second approvals.

Lendio is a business financing platform that matches customers to funders, including SBA/PPP lenders. It has a relaxed credit score requirement, and there’s no fee for using the service.

So you’ve been thinking about how to start a lawn care business. It’s not all that bad of an idea, but as with all businesses, starting a lawn care business requires effort, resources, and know-how. We’ll go over the steps you should take, where to get funding, and how to set up your lawn care business for success.

POS: Deena uses Clover POS (check out our review) to run her retail shop and when she goes on the road. She loves her Clover system and admits that having a dedicated rep who is committed to your business helps when she runs into any hiccups.

Credibly is an online lender that offers short-term financing in the form of business loans and merchant cash advances. Credibly’s qualifications are much lower but its origination fee is high. If you’re in a pinch and don’t have access to other financing options, Credibly might be the lender that works for your business.

National Funding is a lender that provides funding to small businesses that cannot yet get a bank loan. It provides reasonable rates for an alternative lender as long as you fall on the lower range of its factor rates and origination fees.