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The SBA Raised the Ceiling. Is Your Business Ready to Walk Through the Door?

The SBA Raised the Ceiling. Is Your Business Ready to Walk Through the Door?

by Admin | Jun 11, 2026 | Becoming Bankable, Economic Insight, SMB Leadership

The Rule Change The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that, effective July 4, 2026, eligible borrowers can combine 7(a) and 504 loans to access up to $10 million in SBA-backed financing. That doubles the prior $5 million cumulative cap and,...
Immigrant-Owned Businesses: Getting Approved Isn’t the Problem. Getting Fully Funded Is.

Immigrant-Owned Businesses: Getting Approved Isn’t the Problem. Getting Fully Funded Is.

by Admin | May 28, 2026 | Becoming Bankable, SMB Leadership, Strategy Planning

Access to capital is often framed as approval versus denial. The data suggests something more nuanced. According to the Federal Reserve’s 2026 Small Business Credit Survey: Chartbook on Immigrant-Owned Firms, 44% of immigrant-owned businesses were fully approved for...
Why Many Small Businesses Are Pulling Back Despite Profitability

Why Many Small Businesses Are Pulling Back Despite Profitability

by Admin | May 14, 2026 | Becoming Bankable, Business Strategy, Economic Insight

The April Bank of America Institute Small Business Checkpoint frames a contradiction worth a closer look. Profitability growth held positive through the first quarter, but small business payroll growth has been negative for three consecutive months, and overall...
Small Business Credit Readiness: Why Lenders Still Say No

Small Business Credit Readiness: Why Lenders Still Say No

by Admin | Mar 26, 2026 | Becoming Bankable, Business Strategy, SMB Leadership

Last week, we discussed how credit shapes small business lender readiness. So, what actually happens when a loan request moves from conversation to credit review? Recently published Federal Reserve data gives us a clearer picture. In the 2026 Report on Employer Firms,...
Strategic Partnerships and Their Role in Growth Planning

Strategic Partnerships and Their Role in Growth Planning

by Admin | Feb 19, 2026 | Becoming Bankable, Business Strategy, Profitability, SMB Leadership

For many small business owners, growth no longer means doing more on their own. It means being more intentional about how and where they expand. According to the 2026 Business Leaders Outlook from JPMorgan Chase, nearly half of business leaders are considering...
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