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November 08, 2021

Insurance Required to Obtain an SBA Loan

Are you a small business owner in need of funding? A Small Business Administration (SBA) loan is known as the “gold standard” for entrepreneurs who want to consolidate... Read More
October 11, 2021

Alternatives to a PPP Loan for Small Business Owners

To offset the economic impact of the coronavirus, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided eligible small business owners two rounds of fully or partially... Read More
July 27, 2021

Government Funding Options for Small Business Owners

Government support for small businesses has continued to evolve since the pandemic era. While programs like PPP, RRF, and SVOG have ended, federal and state governments... Read More
May 24, 2021

Restaurant Revitalization Funding Grants (RRFG) Now Available

It’s not a surprise that restaurants have been hit harder than any other industry during the pandemic. Although restaurant owners have access to emergency funding... Read More
April 15, 2021

Small Business Loans for Private Practice Counselors

According to a June 2017 report by the research company Wonder, there are approximately 73,000 mental health counselors in the U.S. who run their own private practices. This... Read More
April 15, 2021

Small Business Loans for Filmmakers

Although the film industry grew by 1% between 2015 and 2020, this growth rate paints a misleading picture. During this period, fewer people have watched movies at theaters... Read More
April 13, 2021

Small Business Loans for Life Coaching

In 2019, a report by the global research company IBISWorld valued the life coaching industry at $15 billion, representing an annual growth rate of 5.6% from the industry’s... Read More
April 13, 2021

Small Business Loans for Ecommerce Stores

The ecommerce industry’s rapid growth isn’t set to stop any time soon, but ecommerce store owners may still face revenue challenges. Although a September 2020 report by... Read More
April 12, 2021

Small Business Loans for Home Businesses

Home businesses are a broad category, with dozens of ideas out there ranging from selling homemade products to teaching classes online. Even with minimal overhead -- after... 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.