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October 07, 2020

First Time Business Owner Loans: 6 Best Loans For First Time Owners

Banks generally don't hand out loans to borrowers except those with great qualifications. New business struggle finding first-time business loans because of the higher... Read More
September 17, 2020

EAR vs. APR: What are the Differences Between EAR and APR?

If you're in the market for a business loan, you've probably seen a dizzying array of acronyms like APR, APY, and EAR. Understanding the subtle difference between them... Read More
August 24, 2020

Black Business Funding: Top Financing Options

Good news: There are now more than 8 million minority-owned businesses in America. Bad news: Minorities are still having a much harder time accessing small business... Read More
July 14, 2020

Small Business Working Capital Loans: The Best Options

If you’re in need of working capital to keep your business humming along, a low-cost loan can be a great solution. Here’s what you need to know about how a small... Read More
June 18, 2020

Can I get an SBA 7(a) loan if I already have an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)?

Have you received an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) to support you through the coronavirus economic downturn? If so, you have additional options to help... Read More
May 13, 2020

Small Business Loans for Law Firms

Banks are often skeptical when a law firm representative starts applies for a small business loan for the firm. That's particularly true with a firm that generates money only... Read More
December 20, 2018

Small Business Loans for Young Entrepreneurs

Even though an MIT study found that the average age of startup founders is around 42, young entrepreneurs are frequently making headlines for launching and running successful... Read More
December 07, 2018

Small Business Loans for Truckers

Truck driving is one of the fastest growing jobs in America as 80% of all cargo is transported across the nation by trucks. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor... Read More
October 24, 2018

How to Determine Use of Proceeds with an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) loans are generally regarded as the gold standard in the small business lending industry. SBA loans have long terms, low rates, and low monthly payments, making them... 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.