What better way to draw attention to the power of microlending to lift millions out of poverty than this year’s award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus. Yunus and his ...

In addition to crowdfunding, microlending is a possible alternative for small businesses seeking alternative forms of investment. Many entrepreneurs believe that microlending is only a funding option ...

Since not all entrepreneurs are independently wealthy or have the credit history needed to be approved for a bank loan, and since racking up credit card debt may not be the wisest option, how does an ...

EAST GRAND FORKS — A new lending program through the East Grand Forks Economic Development Authority will provide an opportunity for local businesses to receive funding for projects without needing to ...

Rachel Cook was working as a futures trader when she had a revelation: Making money is great, but helping others do so is better. After reading an article on how microloans can benefit businesswomen ...

Dec. 14, 2004–As microfinance continues to emerge as a means of alleviating poverty in developing countries, it has also become an attractive market for U.S.-based financial start-ups. Microfinance, ...

The Indy Chamber's microlending division has boosted its loan pool and enlarged its footprint, thanks to a new designation by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The division, known as the ...

Rochester, N.Y., used to be a company town. The city’s robust economy was driven by its largest employers: Kodak, Xerox and Bausch + Lomb. Kodak Tower dominated the Rochester skyline for more than 50 ...

New identity part of national growth strategy for microlending program aimed at skilled immigrants and refugees CALGARY, Aug. 30, 2018 /CNW/ - Since 2005, Immigrant Access Fund Canada has helped 4000 ...

Jessica Jackley was a liberal arts major who stumbled her way into the Stanford MBA program. Philosophy and business came together for her in 2005 when she helped start Kiva, the world’s first person- ...