Business Funding Glossary

Plain-English definitions for common business funding terms.

Starter Terms

Working capital: money used for everyday business operating needs.
Line of credit: flexible access to funds up to an approved limit.
Term loan: lump-sum funding repaid over a set period.
Equipment financing: funding tied to equipment, vehicles, tools, machinery, or technology.
Accounts receivable financing: financing tied to outstanding invoices or receivables.
Revenue-based financing: funding where repayment is often connected to business revenue activity.