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The SBA’s Playbook for Business Acquisitions

From zero-down financing to 10-year repayment terms, here’s how to make the agency’s rules work in your favor.

Why the Manufacturing Credit Is More Talk Than Traction

The SBA’s latest announcements look good on paper, but the agency has yet to deliver bottom-line results

The Hidden Strings on Your EIDL Loan

You may think you can raise equity freely, but without the SBA's permission, you could be planting a compliance landmine in your business.

When Your Growth Outpaces Your Bookkeeping

Three very different companies, one common problem: Without strong accounting, financing becomes more complicated—or impossible.

The Economy, the Headlines, and the Entrepreneur’s Mindset

We're living through a period of remarkable uncertainty. That's when great entrepreneurs thrive.

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When the Search for Capital Goes Wrong

In part because there are so many options, it’s easy for owners to make choices that they come to regret.

Could My Business Be a Bellwether for the Economy?

I have my doubts, but it’s kind of been acting that way, and right now, things are looking surprisingly good.

The 21 Hats Marketing Workshop

This is an unusual opportunity to participate in a collaborative workshop with fellow business owners led by someone with real expertise. Leave with a real strategic plan tailored specifically to their own business.

What Should A Company Celebrate?

There are a lot of companies out there who make a living giving awards to other businesses. The awards can be fun and can help spread the word about what you’re doing. But we should all think about what we really think is worth celebrating.

The Risk of Applying with an Alternative Lender

As a journalistic endeavor, I applied for an alternative online loan. It was a big mistake.

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