by Grow America Staff | Nov 25, 2024 | Small Business Lending
The new year is around the corner, and while many business owners are setting goals for 2025, successful ones are turning those goals into actionable plans. One of the most powerful tools for realistic planning is a cash flow forecast–and now is the perfect time to...
by Grow America Staff | Oct 1, 2024 | Small Business Lending
Picture this: You’re standing in your bustling franchise, the smell of success (and maybe french fries) in the air. You’ve mastered the art of running one or maybe two locations, and now you’re dreaming bigger. Maybe you’d like to open a location...
by Grow America Staff | Oct 1, 2024 | Small Business Lending
As a small business owner, you wear many hats—from CEO to customer service. But one of the most important roles you play is that of a small business financial planner. Financial forecasting is a key skill that can help your business thrive. Let’s break down what...
by Grow America Staff | Oct 1, 2024 | Small Business Lending
Starting a business is exciting, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the biggest hurdles can be understanding and managing your finances. As a small business owner, you’re likely wearing many hats, and “financial analyst” might not...
by Grow America Staff | Oct 1, 2024 | Small Business Lending
In this edition of our Grow America Diaries series, we meet Dean Williams, co-founder of WOMPA, a unique mixed-use property in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dean shares his vision for creating a diverse community space and explains how a loan from Grow America helped stabilize the...
by Grow America Staff | Sep 9, 2024 | Small Business Lending
Adams Automatic owner Eric Dales Borrower name: Eric Dales In this edition of our Grow America Diaries series, we meet Eric Dales, the owner of Adams Automatic in Olmstead Falls, Ohio. Eric is the fourth owner of this small, family-run contract manufacturer, having...
