Small Business Lending Blog

Learn about the deductions and expenses you can claim against your business revenue to reduce your tax bill.

How to Become a Minority Certified Business

Small Business Financing

Learn how to become a minority certified business, including the benefits, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

How to Categorize Expenses for Your Small Business

Small Business Financing

Find out why categorizing your spending is important, and learn some of the common categories you can use to record your small business expenses.

How to Prepare the Perfect Invoice

Small Business Financing

A simple, step-by-step guide to creating invoices that get you paid faster. Includes information on company and customer details, listing goods and services, payment details, terms, conditions, and more.

Understand the Advantages and Disadvantages of Outsourcing

Small Business Financing

Learn why outsourcing could be good for your business, potential risks and issues, and how to more effectively manage your outsourced services.

10 Questions to Find the Perfect Business Accountant

Small Business Financing

Finding the right accountant for your business is crucial to getting the financial services you need and ensuring you’re compliant with tax and filing requirements.

How to Prepare a Cash Flow Statement

Small Business Financing

A cash flow statement is an important financial document that you and others can use to understand your business.

Manufacturing: Attracting and Retaining Skilled Employees

Small Business Financing

Employees are your most valuable resource, so it’s worth investing in talent and retention to stay competitive and effective.

Manufacturing: Cut Costs and Save Money

Small Business Financing

Read about strategies for cutting costs in your manufacturing business and how financing can make a difference.

Financial Statements 101

Small Business Financing

Having up to date and accurate financial statements is key when applying for financing – lenders will ask for them.

The Growth of Women-Owned Businesses in the United States

Small Business Financing

Women are opening business faster than ever before and are quickly outpacing the national average.

Refinancing Small Business Debt

Small Business Financing

Refinancing or consolidating existing business loans is a great way to make your loan payments more affordable and increase your business’ cash flow.

Military Veterans and Small Business Financing

Small Business Financing

Help connect veteran entrepreneurs with the capital and resources they need to be successful business owners.

How to Get Your Business Plan Loan Application Ready

Small Business Financing

Businesses at every stage should have a road map. A business plan is your chance to prove, in writing, that you know your business inside and out.

Access to Capital: The Gender Funding Gap

Small Business Financing

As a female entrepreneur, you may have to fight harder to start and grow your business. This is a trend that needs to be corrected.

Tips for Hiring a Third-Party Support Organization

Your Small Business Tax Deductions Checklist