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Entrepreneur reviewing financial statements and notes while planning how long it takes to get a business loan.
Small business basics - 19 min read

How Long Does It Take to Get an SBA Loan? A Realistic Timeline for Business Owners

Planning ahead is critical when applying for financing. Before submitting an application, most...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • January 15, 2026
A close-up of a hand passing a set of brass keys to another person, symbolizing the successful closing of commercial real estate loans
Uncategorized - 21 min read

How to Get a Commercial Real Estate Loan

Owning or investing in commercial property is a major business decision. It often...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • December 29, 2025
A modern single-story ranch-style house with a tan exterior and white trim, featuring a large driveway and a front porch, ideal for anyone considering buying a foreclosed home to renovate.
Small Business Financing Solutions - 21 min read

Tips to Buying a Foreclosed Home

Foreclosed homes often attract buyers who want to purchase property at a lower...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • December 29, 2025
Small business basics - 28 min read

A Quick Guide to Alternative Financing Options for Small Businesses

Traditional bank loans can be tough for many small businesses to secure. Strict...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • December 3, 2025
A group of people sitting around a table with laptops, engaged in discussion. The setting is indoors, with a wall visible in the background. The participants include men and women, each focused on their computers.
Small business basics - 28 min read

How to Get Funding for a Startup Without Investors: A Practical Guide for New Founders

Figuring out how to get funding for a startup without investors can feel...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • December 3, 2025
A woman holds a wad of money on a table.
Small business basics - 8 min read

Préstamos para negocios en EE. UU.: Guía completa para dueños de empresas

Tener acceso a préstamos para negocios confiables y flexibles puede marcar la diferencia...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • November 13, 2025
Una empresaria latina planificando su próximo proyecto, representando a los emprendedores empoderados gracias a la plataforma ABLE en español de 1West.
Small business basics - 10 min read

Rompiendo Barreras: 1West Lanza ABLE en Español para Impulsar a los Emprendedores Latinos

1West se enorgullece de presentar la versión en español de su Automated Business...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • November 12, 2025
A Latino business owner planning her next project, representing empowered entrepreneurs supported by 1West’s Spanish ABLE platform.
Small business basics - 8 min read

Breaking Barriers: 1West Launches Spanish ABLE to Empower Latino Entrepreneurs

Read this post in spanish 1West is proud to introduce the Spanish-language version...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • November 12, 2025
Small business basics - 17 min read

Equipment Lease vs Equipment Loan: How to Decide What’s Right for Your Business

When your business needs new equipment, whether it’s machinery, vehicles, or technology, you...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • November 5, 2025
Uncategorized, Promotions - 1 min read

Earn a $10 Gift Card for Your Review

At 1West, we value your feedback; it helps us serve small business owners...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • October 21, 2025