What is a business loan?

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A business loan is a type of financing that provides companies with funds to support operations, expansion, or other financial needs. It can come from banks, credit unions, or alternative lenders and may be secured or unsecured, depending on creditworthiness and collateral. Businesses repay the loan with interest over a set period, and terms vary based on factors such as the loan amount, business history, and financial health. Proper use of a business loan can help improve cash flow, fund growth, or cover unexpected expenses.

R&D Offer Quiz

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Answer to find out if you're eligible for R&D tax credits.

Do the activities performed relate to a new or improved business component’s function, performance, reliability, quality, or composition?(Required)
For Example: A mid-sized packaging company develops a slightly modified cardboard box design to improve its stacking strength (reliability) for warehouse storage, involving minor adjustments to the corrugation pattern to reduce collapse under standard weight loads.
Is your company trying to discover information to eliminate uncertainty concerning the capability or method for developing or improving a business component?(Required)
For Example: A furniture manufacturer investigates whether a cheaper wood adhesive can hold joints as effectively as the current one during assembly, testing bond strength to resolve doubts about its capability in standard production lines.
Do the activities performed constitute a process of experimentation?(Required)
For Example: An auto parts supplier runs a series of bench tests on different lubricant formulations to find one that reduces friction in engine bearings more effectively, systematically comparing wear rates over simulated operating cycles.