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4 Ideas for Celebrating Get to Know Your Customers Day

5 minute read

April 18, 2022

This Thursday, business owners nationwide will celebrate Get to Know Your Customers Day! On the third Thursday of each quarter (in January, April, July, and October), Get to Know Your Customers Day is observed, and...

Working Capital

How to Get a Small Business Loan in North Dakota

5 minute read

April 15, 2022

North Dakota had 75,427 small businesses in 2021, according to figures from the Small Business Administration (SBA). These businesses employed 196,368 workers and accounted for 56.7% of the total workforce in the state.

Working Capital

Rhode Island Business Loans: How to Qualify

5 minute read

April 14, 2022

Rhode Island is home to more than 100,000 small businesses, which employ 230,742 workers or 52.2% of the state’s total workforce. The top industries include professional, scientific and technical services, construction, real estate, health care, and...

Small Business

7 Tips for Creating a Successful Coupon Marketing Strategy

5 minute read

April 13, 2022

As a small business owner, attracting and retaining customers is critical to your ongoing success. However, it can be challenging to determine which marketing tactics will generate the best results for your business.

Industries We Serve

Law Firm Business Loans: How To Qualify and Use Funding

5 minute read

April 13, 2022

Maintaining healthy cash flow is a universal challenge for small business owners. Yet it’s arguably even tougher for law firms, given the nature of the business.

Working Capital

How to Get a Small Business Loan in Michigan

5 minute read

April 12, 2022

In 2021, there were 902,131 small businesses in Michigan, according to data by the Small Business Administration (SBA). These businesses employed 1.9 million workers and made up 48.3% of the total workforce in the state....

Working Capital

How to Get a Small Business Loan in Oregon

5 minute read

April 11, 2022

As of 2021, there were 396,925 small businesses in Oregon, which accounted for 893,758 employees or 54.9% of the state’s total workforce. The leading industries in Oregon include professional, scientific, and technical services, real estate, retail trade,...

Working Capital

Revolving vs. Non-Revolving Lines of Credit: How to Decide

5 minute read

April 11, 2022

Lines of credit allow business owners to borrow money for expansion projects, pay for consistent expenses like bills, and fill inventory orders, to name a few examples. Like a personal line of credit, business credit...

Industries We Serve

6 Tips for Starting a Successful Vending Machine Business

6 minute read

April 11, 2022

Are you interested in starting a successful business? Vending machines aren't new or revolutionary, but opening a vending machine company can be a lucrative business opportunity. Many business owners start a vending machine business as...