 TITLE: How Do You Get a Loan to Start a Business? CONTENT: From a Startup to a Savvy Business\n----------------------------------\nYour new business may need capital, but that isn't all it needs to take root and flourish. Going through the process of building a business plan, seeking out lenders and pulling together the financing you need to make your business a reality just might make you a better businessperson—and that's a lasting benefit for you and your business.\nOnce you get the funds you need to get your business started, do everything you can to build and maintain your business credit standing as you go. Check your business credit score and learn more about the factors that determine business credit. That way, the next time you need a business loan, you'll be that many steps ahead. END