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May 18, 2026

5 Company Growth Stages and Their Challenges

Small businesses typically go through five stages between development and maturity. As your business grows, each phase presents its own opportunities, but there are also... Read More
May 13, 2026

How to Test Before You Scale: Using Capital for Smart Marketing Experiments

Marketing is an important part of your business, no matter what stage it is in. As it grows, your marketing strategy needs to scale with it. However, scaling marketing... Read More
May 11, 2026

Small Businesses and Maternity Leave

A pregnancy announcement is exciting! If you’re a small business owner, your obligations to the expecting parents might go beyond congratulations or a gift. If... Read More
May 08, 2026

How to Lower Your Bills: 12 Ways to Reduce Monthly Costs

Here’s a familiar scenario: you sit down to review your business finances and realize your monthly operating costs are higher than expected. Between payroll, rent,... Read More
May 06, 2026

5 Signs Your Business Technology Needs an Upgrade

Technology plays a central role in virtually every business. From scheduling employees to managing inventory, you probably use technology to keep your business operations... Read More
May 04, 2026

How to Qualify for a Small Business Loan in 5 Steps

In the past, small-business owners typically only considered interest rates and repayment terms when shopping for the best small business loan. Today, many applicants may... Read More
May 01, 2026

National Small Business Week: The Ultimate Guide

National Small Business Week (NSBW) 2026 is upon us, serving as a beacon of support for small-business owners and entrepreneurs who are working to navigate a constantly... Read More
April 29, 2026

Operational Efficiency: Avoid These Common Time Wasters

While you must have money to keep your business running, time is your most valuable resource. You may be able to increase revenue, but you can’t give your business more hours... Read More
April 27, 2026

What is Considered a Traditional Loan? And How Do They Work?

Traditional loans are among the most popular choices for small business owners. However, when you consider the number of loan options available, it may be hard to determine... Read More

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The SmartBiz® Small Business Blog and other related communications from SmartBiz BankSM are intended to provide general information on relevant topics for managing small businesses. Be aware that this is not a comprehensive analysis of the subject matter covered and is not intended to provide specific recommendations to you or your business with respect to the matters addressed. Please consult legal and financial professionals for further information.