by Grow America Staff | Jul 19, 2026 | Resources for Business Owners
Running short on cash at the end of the month is one of the most stressful positions a business owner can be in. It’s in that moment of pressure that merchant cash advances (MCAs) tend to show up, promising same-day funding with no collateral and few questions...
by Jai Sen | Jul 13, 2026 | Grow America News, New Markets Tax Credits, Small Business Lending, Technical Assistance, Training
In downtown Wilmington, Delaware, one of the most economically underserved communities in the United States, something remarkable is happening. A $73 million educational campus called The Bridge is coming to fruition and already breathing new life into empty office...
by Jai Sen | Jul 6, 2026 | Resources for Business Owners
When Crista Avron joined Washington Window & Glass Services, as an assistant, she never expected to one day own the company. Her path to ownership began early on—shortly after starting, she took on increasing responsibility and became deeply involved in the...
by Jai Sen | Jun 16, 2026 | Resources for Lenders, Small Business Lending
As a lender, you’ve probably seen this scenario before. You’ve referred a business acquisition deal or commercial real estate loan to an SBA partner, and it’s nearly at the finish line. The borrower is qualified with strong financials and a solid business...
by Grow America Staff | Jun 11, 2026 | Resources for Business Owners, Small Business Lending
Most small business borrowers call their lender twice: when they need a loan, and when something has gone wrong. Challenges and opportunities that happen in between often go unmentioned. That’s a missed opportunity for small business owners. Your lender...
by Grow America Staff | May 8, 2026 | Resources for Business Owners, Small Business Lending
SBA lending is always evolving, and recent shifts have changed what it takes to get approved. The biggest shift is that it’s less about the numbers and more about the plan. Credit score and revenue still matter, but lenders are now digging into operations,...
