At some point in the life of your business, you will likely need to borrow money -- particularly if you need to buy new equipment or inventory. Loans from banks or other institutional lenders are ...

If you're lending to a relative or friend, you'll want to craft a written agreement. This sample promissory note (also available in Microsoft Word, PDF and plain text downloadable files) spells out ...

Discover the key differences between bills of exchange and promissory notes, including their usage, risks, and financial implications in international and domestic trade.

When you start a business or begin expanding, you typically need financing. You can contribute savings to your business, obtain a loan from a bank or use credit cards. To protect your personal assets ...

A promissory note is a formal lending document that outlines the terms of a loan agreement and confirms the borrower's commitment to repayment. Promissory notes should contain the parties involved, ...

You have to spend money to make money, as the old saying goes. But sometimes you have to borrow money to spend money, too. “It’s really the most important legal document that establishes the ...

A Master Promissory Note (MPN) is an agreement between you and the government to repay your debt. You agree to only use loan funds for authorized academic expenses when you sign an MPN. If you fail to ...

An announcement from Skillful Craftsman Education Technology ( ($EDTK) ) is now available. On December 19, 2025, Skillful Craftsman Education ...

Deciding on the college or university of your choice and enrolling in that institution can be an exciting time, but it can also feel overwhelming with so much to plan and do before your first semester ...

Every entrepreneur at one time or another has probably sat around the dinning room table presenting his or her brilliant business concept to an uncle, college buddy or colleague hoping to fineness a ...