by Admin | May 7, 2026 | Becoming Bankable, SMB Leadership, Strategy Planning
Each year since 1963, National Small Business Week, typically celebrated during the first week in May, has served as the nation’s official recognition of the contributions small businesses make to the economy. America’s 36 million small businesses make up...
by Admin | Apr 30, 2026 | Becoming Bankable, SMB Leadership, Strategy Planning
For nearly four years, lenders across the country have reported a net decline in the credit quality of small business loan applicants. Fifteen consecutive quarters of declining applicant credit quality, running from the second quarter of 2022 through the fourth...
by Admin | Apr 23, 2026 | Becoming Bankable, SMB Leadership, Strategy Planning
Most small business loan denials are not decisions made at the end of the process. By the time a lender delivers their answer, your financials have already told them what they need to know. Understanding what they are looking for is the first step toward changing the...
by Admin | Apr 9, 2026 | AI Adoption, SMB Leadership, Strategy Planning
Artificial intelligence is often discussed as a technology that will replace jobs. But the reality inside many small businesses looks different. Recently published Federal Reserve data shows that 46% of small businesses report currently using AI tools, while another...
by Admin | Apr 2, 2026 | Becoming Bankable, Strategy Planning
When small businesses apply for financing, many expect the outcome to be simple: approved or denied. In reality, the result often lands somewhere in between. Recently published Federal Reserve data shows that just about half of small businesses receive the full amount...
by Admin | Mar 12, 2026 | Business Strategy, SMB Leadership, Strategy Planning
In our previous post, we discussed why hiring continues to feel harder than it should. The impact goes beyond recruiting. For many small businesses, labor constraints are shaping growth decisions. When the right skills are not in place, expansion slows. Owners...
