Securing funds to get a small business started or keep a floundering small business afloat can be a challenge if you turn to traditional lenders — especially if you don’t have a stellar credit report.

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Small businesses in the nation's capital and beyond say the government shutdown is taking a toll, but Congress seems no closer to a compromise. Small businesses in the nation's capital and beyond say ...