Why You Should Build a Relationship With Your Small Business Lender
When compared to equity financing–where you’re partnered with investors for the long haul–small business lending is really a “one and done” kind of deal. You take out a small business loan, repay your lender with interest over a set period of time, and

5 Ways To Build Your Small Business Credit
If you don t already have an EIN (like a social security number for a business) and a distinct business checking account that you use to exclusively manage your business s finances, establish one now. While specific details about your bank accounts may

Funding, Fintech and the Fed: A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Rate Hikes
Given the Fed s recent rate increase and three more increases expected this year, the lending space — especially as it relates to small business — will likely see some changes. On the most surface level, some factors are easy enough to anticipate.

Small Business Owners Divided on Economic Impact of Trump Presidency
The presidential race, Donald Trump s inauguration and the subsequent changes at the Small Business Administration (SBA) have been important developments for small businesses and achieving the American Dream. Trump s first few weeks in office have been

Small Business Owner Spends $14,000 Each Year to Comply With Federal Tax Code
A small business owner told lawmakers earlier this week that his company spends $14,000 each year to comply with the federal tax code, representing the largest barrier to entrepreneurship. Tim Reynolds, business owner of Tribute Inc., a software company in