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How to Use the SBA to Buy a Business

Posted on July 20, 2020 by William Bruce

Except for the SBA 7(a) program, banks generally do not make loans to individuals to buy a business.  This statement will surprise a lot of people. Most people will think first of a conventional bank loan when seeking financing to … Continue reading →

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