Small Business Lending Blog

Tips To Expand Into a New Market

Small Business Tips

There are many reasons a small business may consider expanding into a new market. For example, you may have been in business for many years and feel the need to grow with customers. Or you may just be getting started and need to reach new markets. Whatever the reason, it takes a lot of planning. Continue reading for tips to help you prepare.

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.

Filling the Skilled Labor Gap in Manufacturing

Small Business Financing

Manufacturing is one of the most innovative and diverse industries today, yet attracting qualified candidates remains a challenge.

Improve Your Chances: Prepare Before You Apply

Small Business Financing

Small business owners who have been turned down for financing learn the hard way how to improve your chances of getting that small business loan.

What are Your Rights as a Small Business Borrower?

Small Business Financing

Understand the rights granted to you as a small business borrower, so you can make an informed decision about your financial future.

Small Business Contest Winner

News

Sammy’s Avenue Eatery is a place that epitomizes community and owner Sammy Mcdowell is the winner of our Boost Small Business Contest.