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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
January 02, 2023

The Best Ways Small Businesses Can Gather Customer Feedback

User reviews are barometers of how your business is perceived by customers and the general public. Depending on the platform, you might have the ability to directly... Read More
December 30, 2022

How to Recruit Employees for Small Business: Strategies and Best Practices

Finding employees is important and rewarding, but it can be tricky, especially in a rocky economy or tight labor market. Out of all the job seekers applying to your... Read More
December 23, 2022

The 4 Best Small Business Loans for Excellent Credit

There are times when you might need additional funding to either grow your company or keep it running smoothly. In those cases, lenders may be able to offer various... Read More

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1. We conduct a soft credit pull that will not affect your credit score. However, in processing your loan application, SmartBiz Bank and the lenders with whom we work will request your full credit report from one or more consumer reporting agencies, which is considered a hard credit pull and may impact your credit score.

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.