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January 26, 2023

Meet the 2022 SmartBiz Grant Awardees

SmartBiz is happy to announce the five recipients of the 2022 SmartBiz Grant program. The recipients each received a $5,000 award and were chosen from a pool of... Read More
January 25, 2023

A Simple Guide to Small Business Term Loans

Navigating the world of financing for your business can be daunting. There are many different options to work through — and many companies to "help" you through the... Read More
January 22, 2023

A Beginner’s Guide to Small Business Loans and How to Qualify for One

If you Google® "small business loans" you'll get over two billion results! But don't get overwhelmed. With a little research, you can determine the best way to secure... Read More
January 19, 2023

4 Common Reasons to Consider Taking Out a Small Business Loan

There are typically multiple steps involved in launching and maintaining a successful small business. From choosing the initial product or service to putting systems... Read More
January 17, 2023

4 Driving Forces Behind SBA Loan Approval Rate Trends

If your business could benefit from outside funding, one good option may be a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan. Known for low rates and long terms, an SBA loan... Read More
January 13, 2023

7 Tips for Choosing the Right Small Business Financing Option

Choosing a financing option is typically one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your business. Choosing the wrong loan with the wrong terms may have... Read More
January 06, 2023

10 Best Business Podcasts You Should Listen To

Podcasts are more popular and accessible than ever. From politics to sports to parenting and everything in between, it’s clear that we’re living in the golden age of... Read More
January 05, 2023

Small Business Accessibility: What It Is and Why It Matters

As a business owner, you want your brand, products, and services to be accessible to as many potential customers as possible. It’s important to consider any barriers... Read More
January 04, 2023

Case Study: Amazing Balloons by Gee

You probably see balloons several times a week. The colorful orbs star in commercials, promote special events, decorate car dealerships and more. Amazing Balloons by... 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.