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...
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 | 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,...
