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What’s Changed About Getting an SBA Loan (And How to Be Ready)

May 8, 2026

SBA lenders have always cared about credit and revenue, but that used to be most of the story. Today, they’re digging deeper into how your business actually operates.

Think You Can’t Sell Your Business? Think Again.

April 20, 2026

Buyers are out there, and they’re looking for businesses like yours. Steady revenue, real customers, and a community presence have real, transferable value.

All about ESOPs: What small business lenders need to know

April 13, 2026

An ESOP is a way for a business owner to sell a company to its employees. In an ESOP transaction, the business owner sells shares of the company to a trust, which holds them on behalf of employees.

Business Financial Statements 101: The Three Reports Every Small Business Owner Needs

April 7, 2026

There are three primary financial statements every business should maintain. Each one tracks a different aspect of the business and helps you evaluate the business as a whole.

How to Sell Your Business Part 2: 5 Types of Buyers for Your Business When You’re Ready to Sell

March 9, 2026

When you understand who the potential buyers are and how those sales typically unfold, you can take practical steps now to position the company and the future owners for success.

Partners in Action: How Grow America and the City of Long Beach Helped TLC Interpreting and Translation Services Expand On-Demand Services

February 19, 2026

For Johanna and Margarita, working with Grow America felt like a partnership. Johanna shares that “Grow America was hands-on with helping us find a way to get the funding.

Why small business acquisition loans need a different approach

February 13, 2026

Grow America has built its practice around business acquisitions. We have years of experience structuring these types of deals, which means we know how to navigate the complexities that trip up conventional lenders and can spot common pitfalls before they become problems.

How to Sell Your Business Part 1: Formalizing Business Practices

February 9, 2026

Formalizing your business might feel like a big lift, but the payoff is a business that runs more efficiently today and commands a higher valuation tomorrow.

How Partnerships Keep Doors Open: Bryan Doxford on Grow America’s Second Look Program

January 12, 2026

We sat down with Bryan to discuss how the Second Look Program works, why it creates wins for everyone involved, and where he sees the biggest opportunities ahead.

5 conversations to have with your lender to build trust and set yourself up for an approval

January 8, 2026

Communication with your lender is crucial to funding approval. In fact, your communication with your lender matters almost as much as your financials.