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,...
by Grow America Staff | Apr 20, 2026 | Resources for Business Owners, Small Business Lending
A Checklist for Small Business Owners If you’ve thought about selling your business one day but talked yourself out of it, you’re not alone. Many owners assume their business is too small, not profitable enough, or that sales only happen for franchises and...
by Grow America Staff | Apr 13, 2026 | Resources for Lenders, Small Business Lending
When a business owner starts thinking about retirement or an exit, the question of what happens to the business is rarely simple. More of those conversations are starting to include a term you may be hearing more often: the employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP. This...
