National Small Business Week runs from April 28th until May 4th this year and there is no shortage of resources and events available to small business owners looking to increase their knowledge, boost their operations, or expand their network. There are more than a few ways small business owners can celebrate NSBW on their own, but the SBA, SCORE, NFIB, and other organizations are using this time to touch base with America’s small business owners through several events this week. What is National Small Business Week Since 1963, the federal government has recognized National Small Business Week ..read more

National Small Business Week 2024 is right around the corner, running from April 28 to May 4! The week aims to celebrate the critical contributions that America’s small business owners make to both the nation and their local communities.   Each day is packed with events and resources to help America’s entrepreneurs celebrate their growth and hone their business skills.  If you’re one of the millions of small businesses looking to bring the celebration a little closer to home, here are twenty ways small business owners can celebrate National Small Business Week – acknowledging their s ..read more

If you are a small business owner weighing your financing options, it’s certain you’ve heard the term “SBA Loan” tossed around quite a bit. The Small Business Administration, however, manages several loan programs, all with their own unique use cases and requirements. Even if you’ve gotten an SBA loan in the past, you may still be surprised by how the SBA’s loan initiative truly works. From top to bottom, then, let’s look deeper into how the working capital from SBA loans goes from the Small Business Administration office to your small business. Further on, we’ll also look at the most popular ..read more

When you need liquid funds to meet the needs of a large customer purchase, purchase order financing can be an incredibly valuable tool. With purchase order financing, a lender will pay your suppliers to complete an order, and the supplier will then in turn pay you for the transaction minus a factoring fee and other costs. In short, this type of financing can ensure that your customers get the merchandise they are purchasing and that you get the profits from that purchase. While purchase order financing can be a valuable method of making sure your transactions go smoothly, obtaining this type o ..read more

For small business owners, getting the capital you need through a bank loan to maintain and grow your business can be a lengthy and difficult process, especially over the past two years as interest rates continue to rise and traditional banks have tightened their lending requirements as a result. Small business loan applicants must have excellent credit and a strong cash flow to even be considered for a loan.  There are, however, certain financing products that have risen to prominence that allow small business owners access to working capital without having to face difficult requirements ..read more

Business expansion is one of the primary reasons that small businesses seek out financing. But if your business is taking on its first big expansion or you are relatively new to the modern world of financing, finding the best financing solution for your expansion may seem daunting. After all, both expansion and financing are not one-size-fits all, especially when considering that different type of business growth call for certain types of business financing.   How do you determine which type of business financing is best for your expansion plans?    Types of Business Financ ..read more

Getting the equipment your business needs to operate is crucial; getting the funding you need to purchase that equipment is just as important. Obtaining equipment financing is often the key to purchasing the revenue-generating equipment you need to make your small business run, and it offers distinct advantages. Some of those being that you typically don’t have to have a down payment to purchase your equipment and that collateral isn’t required since the equipment you’re purchasing serves as the collateral. Before opting for equipment financing, however, it’s important to run down a checklist ..read more

Debt can be a burden for any small business owner, especially when you have multiple forms of high-interest debt that you have to keep track of and that could slow down your cash flow. One of the ways to simplify this problem is to take out financing to consolidate your debt and, hopefully, save you money by lowering the interest and fees you are paying on your existing debt. Why Consolidate Debt? There are two general reasons you would want to consolidate your business debt. The first one is to save money on interest rates and fees. If you are paying high interest rates on a business credit c ..read more

Every minute counts when it comes to addressing needed repairs for small business owners. If your physical business location, equipment, or commercial vehicle ends up damaged or broken down, you need to address the issue quickly and efficiently.  Because, as we all know,  each day those assets are out of commission, your bottom line suffers even more. When your business is in desperate need of funds to cover costly repairs, it’s not unreasonable to consider using business financing to get things back up and running. There are, of course, more than a few financing options available to ..read more

Various financing products can help small businesses with specific needs, but few of them are as versatile as a business line of credit. Some of the terms of a line of credit can be confusing, however, so knowing how they work will be key to maximizing its use to benefit your small business and evaluating whether a one is the best option for your business.  It’s also just as important to know the exact terms of a line of credit so you can compare lenders and know beforehand if you’re comfortable with the fees and repayment requirements that come along with a business line of credit, as th ..read more