Small Business

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    From “No” to “Let’s Go”: How One Small Business Found a Path to Funding

    May 3, 2026

    Small Business
    Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities. We love sharing stories where one “yes” makes all the difference, especially when everyone else was saying “no.”
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  • Two women working in a small boutique business. One is packing orders and the other is looking at her laptop.

    5 Helpful Tips for Managing Small Business Cash Flow

    August 30, 2024

    Small Business

    Effective cash flow management – knowing how much cash is coming in and going out – is critical for the success of small businesses.

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  • A family with two young kids playing together in their living room

    Maximizing Working Capital with Commercial Cards

    August 15, 2024

    Small Business

    Working capital is the lifeblood of any business, ensuring that it can operate smoothly and meet its short-term obligations.

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  • A man picking up a package from his front porch

    Financial Tools to Fuel Business Growth

    November 28, 2023

    Small Business

    As a new year quickly approaches, it is important to put tools in place to manage and grow your business effectively. Cash flow can be limited when you are starting a business or managing daily expenses.

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  • Two women in work aprons standing outside a plant shop talking

    Find the Right Lender: Get Terms That Fit Company Needs

    July 25, 2023

    Small Business

    Taking the time to search for the right lender may mean the difference between borrowing success and failure.

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  • A man and woman working at a vegetable stand looking at a tablet together

    Accept, Manage and Sell With One Solution

    July 10, 2023

    Small Business

    Businesses have adapted to a multi-channel approach; encompassing in-store, online and on-the-go purchases. When it comes to multiple shopping channels, it is important to create a seamless and consistent experience across the board.

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  • A woman meeting with her financial advisor in an office

    A Loan or a Line of Credit? What’s Best for Your Business

    June 28, 2023

    Small Business

    A loan is pretty easy to understand. The lender gives the loan recipient money to be repaid over a period of months or years. In exchange for the loan, the loan recipient pays the lender interest.

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  • A smiling bike shop owner standing in his workshop, surrounded by bicycles.

    Effective Payment Solutions for your Business

    May 8, 2023

    Small Business

    Establishing appropriate payment solutions is vital to the operation of your business.

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  • A family with two young kids playing together in their living room

    Capital – What do you need and how do you ask for it?

    February 28, 2023

    Small Business

    The prospect of financing a new business can make the most fearless entrepreneur waver – and with good reason. Lack of capital is one of the primary reasons start-up companies fail.

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  • A woman marking dates on a chalkboard calendar while a man behind her is reviewing notes on a clipboard

    3 Tips to Help Start Your Small Business

    January 27, 2023

    Small Business

    Lay the Groundwork

    You’ve got the idea and are ready to bring to market the next big thing. While your product or service is unique, there are commonalities amongst all successful entrepreneurs. 

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  • A man balancing his budget using a calculator and his financial documents

    Budget Effectively & Prepare Your Business for the New Year

    December 7, 2022

    Small Business

    As the year comes to an end, many businesses are preparing budgets, reviewing expense reports, and evaluating employee spending.  These are all time intensive tasks that can prove to be daunting without the right tools or policies in place.

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