15Jul

Key Takeaways from The Hartford Small Business Success Study

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Many of today’s small business owners have an optimistic take on the economy. The good news is that a recent study by The Hartford’s 2015 Small Business Success Study says that that the economy is strong and is growth mode. In addition, a significant number of small businesses admitted that they are happy with the […]

30Jun

What is the Small Business Lending Fund

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Small businesses have always been considered the backbone of the nation. However, many smaller companies run into challenges and often need additional capital to make ends meet and grow their business. Following the recession in 2008, a study by the US Federal Reserve said that there was a “…drop in small business loans …as evident […]

15Jun

What is the Small Business Lending Index

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Small businesses is the largest group of businesses in the U.S. and while small businesses cast a wide net and range in both industry size, (i.e.: a small business can range be from one employee to approximately 500 workers according the Small Business Association (SBA),) they have some important commonalties. For instance, smaller businesses are […]

31May

Who Are the Unbanked and Underbanked?

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According to a survey by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), one in four households in the United States do not have a bank account. Why? The FDIC cites a number of factors to explain this phenomenon, including a combination of lack of basic financial education, funds and proper U.S. identification. It is important to […]

15May

Mobile Payments Disrupting Commerce

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One of the major trends affecting commerce today is mobile credit card transactions which allow retailers and consumers to use cell phones to transact credit card payments for goods and services. It used to be difficult for small businesses to accept credit cards on the go. But now businesses have the ability to accept payments […]

18Apr

How Does the Small Business Short Term Lending Program Work

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The Short Term Lending Program (STLP) is an initiative of the Financial Assistance Division of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Businesses Utilization (OSDBU) that is aimed at enabling small businesses access to capital needed to participate in transportation-related contracts. This program provides funds to business that are certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) at competitive […]

11Apr

What is the Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program

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The Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (MREIDL) is designed to provide funds to eligible small businesses so that they can meet their ordinary and necessary operating expenses in the absence of an essential employee who has been called up to active duty in their role as a military reservist. The program recognizes that […]

31Mar

How Do Microloans Work?

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If you are a start-up or newly established business, you may find that a business loan may be challenging to obtain, especially if you have less than perfect personal credit. The Microloan Program was established to meet the financial needs of start-ups, newly established and growing businesses, and even some not-for-profit childcare centers, by offering […]

15Mar

Indian Loan Guaranty, Insurance, and Interest Subsidy Program

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The Indian Loan Guaranty, Insurance and Interest Subsidy Program is aimed at assisting economies of reservation or service areas to obtain financing from private sources, with a goal of promoting business development initiatives in these historically financially distressed areas. There are certain requirements that you must meet before you can qualify for assistance from this […]

28Feb

Home and Property Disaster Loans for Business

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Homeowners and renters who live in declared disaster areas have to deal with the losses occasioned by unpredictable disasters. The U.S. Small Business Administration provides timely, affordable and accessible financial assistance to these homeowners and renters, to enable them make recovery after a disaster. This financial assistance is available in the form of low-interest, long-term […]

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