Recent SBA loan changes usher in a return to stricter underwriting and a more rigorous application process. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

A franchise location, while tied to a national or regional brand, is still a small business. It is up to the franchisee to find the necessary capital to open and operate. When it comes to financing ...

As small business owners head to the end of the year and into 2026, many are facing renewed uncertainty, from economic ...

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The SBA’s new SOP shifts more responsibility to lenders and requires stricter documentation on equity, collateral and eligibility. Franchisors must be listed in the SBA Franchise Directory by July 31, ...

The United States Small Business Administration offers government-backed loans that help small- to mid-sized companies get the financing they need for various goals, whether they want to invest in ...

The city of Des Moines has restarted and expanded a short-term, low-interest loan program for small businesses. Why it ...

Women own 39.1% of all U.S. businesses, according to the 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Businesses report, representing a 13.6% increase from 2019 to 2023. Still, female business owners face ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses and ...

The Small Business Administration offices in Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy of SBA The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Connecticut district office ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for small ...