Data That We Track, September 2016
Every month we look at data that helps drive future strategies for the regions and businesses we serve. This new blog series will provide you an opportunity to view…
The Right Fit: Your Banker, Your Bank, and Your Small Business
Maybe it isn’t exactly like the Dating Game, but finding the right bank for your small business is pretty similar to finding the right match in your personal life. …
We Support Small Businesses on #GivingTuesday…and Every Day!
Every time we make a small business loan, we continue a commitment that’s been growing since 1992: give entrepreneurs and small business owners the money and know how…
Small Businesses Blossom with Pinterest: Marketing, Sales, and Product Development
You may have heard of Pinterest – the online platform using “bulletin boards” where users “pin” ideas, pictures, quotes, and products found on the internet. You may have a…
Insuring Your Small Business – What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You
The big topic of small business insurance can be overwhelming – sometimes to the point of inertia. In fact, Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, an insurance software and consulting service, estimates that…
Small Business Taxes: A Classic Perspective
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...”* For a small business owner, the best of times could be when customer engagement is at an…
7 (Easy) Steps to Creating a Facebook Ad That Will Bring Them Through Your Door and Into Your Business
Facebook Newsfeed ads act like metaphorical doors right into your business. These ads have among the highest click-through rates in online advertising. They are high potential, inexpensive, and targeted to…
Risk Management: Your Safety Net
Isn’t it interesting how an action like this… is perfectly acceptable to some and not even a remote possibility to others? The same can be said for the…
Show Your Financial Statements Who’s The Boss
Many entrepreneurs see financial statements as one of the most intimidating aspects of owning and running a business. The problem is, financial statements are crucial to success: They…
Credit Reporting – Why Is It Important and How Do I Get Started?
cred·it [ˈkredət] NOUN The ability [of a customer or business] to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be…
