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 7, 2026 | Resources for Business Owners, Small Business Lending
Your accountant asks for your profit and loss statement. Your bookkeeper mentions cash flow. Your banker wants a balance sheet. If this sounds familiar, and your eyes glaze over at the mention of these terms, you’re not alone. Many small business owners run the...
by Grow America Staff | Mar 9, 2026 | Resources for Business Owners, Small Business Lending
If the prospect of selling your business feels complicated or uncertain, you’re not alone. Many business owners feel this way when they think about their succession plan. The good news is that understanding who could potentially buy your business when the time comes...
by Grow America Staff | Feb 9, 2026 | Resources for Business Owners, Small Business Lending
This is the first article in a series to help you navigate one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make as a business owner: selling your business. Even if a sale isn’t on your radar right now, the strategies we’ll share will help you build a...
