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A small business owner packing clothes for shipment, surrounded by boxes, showing the real-world tariff impact on small businesses in retail.
Uncategorized - 44 min read

Tariff Impact on Small Businesses: A Quick Guide

Tariffs can feel like a distant policy issue, something that only affects multinational...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • August 4, 2025
Three professionals celebrating a business achievement, reflecting the success of fintech infrastructure in fast-growing companies.
Uncategorized - 21 min read

How 1West Scaled Lending Operations Through Strong Fintech Infrastructure

For growing fintech companies, operational speed and stability are critical. At 1West, investing...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • August 4, 2025
A desk filled with financial reports, a laptop, calculator, and stacks of cash, representing small business cash flow management during summer slowdown.
Uncategorized - 34 min read

Summer Business Cash Flow Tips to Survive the Slowdown

Summer can bring a welcome shift in pace, but for many business owners,...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • August 4, 2025
Uncategorized - 11 min read

Governor Signs Texas HB 700: 1West CEO Warns of Impact on Small Businesses

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 700 (Texas HB 700) into law...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • July 23, 2025
Close-up of cash being counted over business reports, symbolizing the impact of business & financial solutions on cash flow.
Uncategorized - 64 min read

A Guide to Understand Integrated Financial Solutions

Managing business finances often involves using separate systems for invoicing, payroll, banking, accounting,...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • July 23, 2025
A funding advisor explains alternative business funding solutions to a small business owner in a well-lit workspace.
Uncategorized - 41 min read

Top Alternative Business Funding Options for SMEs

Getting funding is often one of the biggest hurdles for small and medium-sized...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • July 23, 2025
From SBA programs to fast online lenders, explore how to get approved for loans for small business owners and grow your business today.
Uncategorized - 77 min read

How to Get a Small Business Loan: A Comprehensive Guide

Securing a small business loan can feel like a big step, whether you’re...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • June 2, 2025
A storefront window displaying a “Yes, We’re Open” sign, symbolizing business growth made possible through top small business loans.
Uncategorized - 76 min read

Top Small Business Loans of 2025: A Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs

Finding the right financing can shape the future of your business. In 2025,...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • June 2, 2025
An image of a couple sitting by a pool, with text overlaid reading Summer Kickoff, Waive all closing costs when you complete financing of a loan with 1west*
Promotions - 5 min read

Summer Kickoff 2025: No Closing Fees on Your Next Small Business Loan

This summer, 1West is putting more money in your pocket by waiving all...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • May 28, 2025
A person managing finances with cash, a notebook, and a calculator on a desk—demonstrating the need to increase credit score for SBA loan approval.
Uncategorized - 55 min read

How to Get an SBA Loan with Bad Credit: A Realistic Guide for Small Business Owners

Securing funding is one of the biggest hurdles small business owners face. It...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • April 30, 2025