by Grow America Staff | Dec 5, 2025 | Resources for Business Owners, Small Business Lending
Key takeaways: Consider inventory as cash in a different form. Strong inventory management keeps cash free for expenses such as payroll and rent. Overbuying, stockpiling deals, and setting your orders on autopilot can all have a detrimental effect on the balance...
by Grow America Staff | Dec 5, 2025 | Resources for Business Owners, Small Business Lending
Key takeaways: If your client doesn’t qualify for a 7(a) loan from a traditional bank, there’s good news. Not all 7(a) loans are created equal, and they might be a good fit for other 7(a) programs. Grow America specializes in “but for” scenarios where...
by Grow America Staff | Nov 18, 2025 | Resources for Lenders, Small Business Lending
Key takeaways: When a bank denies a loan request, they risk losing deposit accounts, future lending revenue, and the entire relationship as the business grows. The true cost can’t be measured because banks can’t predict future growth. The denied loan could...
by Grow America Staff | Nov 17, 2025 | Resources for Lenders, Small Business Lending
If you’ve thought about applying for New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) but didn’t because you thought that the funding was only for traditional community development businesses or projects, we’re here with some good news. NMTC projects can take many forms and show up in...
by Grow America Staff | Oct 14, 2025 | Resources for Business Owners, Small Business Lending
Key takeaways: A small business accountant or fractional CFO can help manage your finances if you’re not ready or able to hire a full-time financial pro. The right financial partner transforms your numbers into actionable business strategies. A financial professional...
by Grow America Staff | Sep 11, 2025 | Resources for Lenders, Small Business Lending
A wave of opportunity is coming — are you ready to catch it? Over the next five years, the Baby Boomers who have made up a substantial portion of the workforce since the 1960s will be retiring. The Silver Tsunami, as it’s been dubbed, reflects the wave of retirees who...
