Miami’s Business Funding Guide

Do you have plans to grow your business, need funds to maintain operations, or want to get your company out of credit card debt? This guide is for you! With a special focus on minority and women-owned businesses in Miami, this guide provides all the information you need on how to get business funding year-round.

Why did we build this guide?

Why should you fund your small business?

What is a small business lender?

What types of lenders are listed on this page?

When should you use this guide? If...

Small Business Lender Categories

View each category to decide which lender is the right fit for your business. Not ready for a loan? Explore the grant programs we've collected for small business owners here.
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Not sure how to navigate this guide and interested in speaking with one of our team members instead? Send us an email at info@axishelps.org and we can help walk you through it.

CDFIs

Created for businesses that:

Are minority or women-owned.

Credit Unions

Created for businesses that:

Need funds for a specific use (like commercial real estate).

Microloans

Created for businesses that:

Could benefit from a smaller amount of cash.

Merchant Cash Advance

Created for businesses that:

Have a high volume of credit card transactions and daily deposits.

Traditional Banks

Created for businesses that:

Have 2+ years of operations and financial history, strong credit, and assets to be used for collateral.

SBA Lenders

Created for businesses that:

Have 2+ years of operations, steady revenue, and good credit.

FinTech Opportunities

Created for businesses that:

Use tools like QuickBooks, PayPal, Square, etc. and are comfortable with technology.

Online Lenders

Created for businesses that:

Feel comfortable using the internet and/or do not have time to visit a lender in person.

New Business Lenders

Created for businesses that:

Are just getting started and need funding to begin.

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