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Rieva Lesonsky is a contributing writer for Fundera.
Rieva has over 30 years of experience covering, consulting and speaking to small businesses owners and entrepreneurs. She covers small business trends, employment, and leadership advice for the Fundera Ledger. She’s the CEO of GrowBiz Media, a media company specializing in small business and entrepreneurship. Before GrowBiz Media, Rieva was the editorial director at Entrepreneur Magazine.
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Articles by Rieva Lesonsky
Here’s a closer look at debt vs. equity financing and how to determine which is best for your small business.
From investing in local markets to encouraging online reviews, we explore the best digital marketing tips for startups, small businesses, and beginners.
Small business grants for women are hard to find, but they do exist. Here are the 12 best grants out there now to get free money for your business.
As a small business owner, which podcasts should be in your daily rotation? Here's at hand-picked list of our favorite podcasts for entrepreneurs.
Sometimes you need a little entertainment. Why not get some inspiration, too? Here are the 20 best entrepreneur movies of all time.
When applying for a small business loan, origination fees can hugely impact your overall cost. Here's how these fees work, and what to watch out for.
Small Business Loans
Debt vs. Equity Financing: Which Is Better for a Business?
Here’s a closer look at debt vs. equity financing and how to determine which is best for your small business.
Small Business Marketing
12 Digital Marketing Tips for Small Business
From investing in local markets to encouraging online reviews, we explore the best digital marketing tips for startups, small businesses, and beginners.
Small Business Loans
Small Business Grants for Women: 12 Incredible Opportunities
Small business grants for women are hard to find, but they do exist. Here are the 12 best grants out there now to get free money for your business.
Leadership and Advice
21 Inspiring Podcasts Every Small Business Owner Should Download
As a small business owner, which podcasts should be in your daily rotation? Here's at hand-picked list of our favorite podcasts for entrepreneurs.
Leadership and Advice
The 20 Best Entrepreneur Movies All Business Owners Must Watch
Sometimes you need a little entertainment. Why not get some inspiration, too? Here are the 20 best entrepreneur movies of all time.
Small Business Loans
Business Loan Origination Fee: How It Impacts Your Total Loan Cost
When applying for a small business loan, origination fees can hugely impact your overall cost. Here's how these fees work, and what to watch out for.