After years of traditional lenders overlooking emerging companies, entrepreneurs are tackling financing and lending with the intention of serving other entrepreneurs – and as a result, have introduced new financial products tailored to small business needs.

While in some cases these alternative lenders may be rightly critiqued for their high rates, it’s definitely better for entrepreneurs and small business owners to live in a world with higher cost financing options than with no options at all.

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