Jul 17, 2026
Ask a small business owner who’s applied for financing in the last two years and you’ll hear some version of the same story: the bank said no, again. It’s easy to walk away from that experience believing banks have simply stopped lending to...
Jun 22, 2026
Buying an existing business is often more leveraged than starting one from scratch. The business already has customers, revenue, employees, vendor relationships, equipment, and a track record. It’s gotten through the rocky startup process, has systemized, and...
May 28, 2026
Tariff refunds are now becoming a real cash flow issue for importers, not just a legal or accounting matter. After recent court action involving IEEPA-based tariffs, U.S. importers have been given a path to recover certain duties previously paid. U.S. Customs and...
May 18, 2026
The SBA has recently made changes that favor specific industries. This is not a broad expansion designed to help every business equally. It is a targeted push toward sectors tied to domestic production, food supply infrastructure, and manufacturing growth. This means...
Apr 27, 2026
AI Is Already Changing How Lending Works Artificial intelligence is changing how lending works across intake, review, underwriting, and servicing. It helps lenders process information faster, reduce manual work, and review files more efficiently. But while AI can...
