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The beliefs behind the money.

We believe in small business. So we’re inspired by the stories behind them. Read how businesses of all shapes and sizes turned the right loans into their own versions of success.

Increasing Interest Rates

How Rising Interest Rates Affect Your Business and What You Can Do?

As an entrepreneur, you’ve probably heard the term “interest rates” thrown around in financial discussions. But what exactly are they, and how do interest rates affect businesses? In this article, we’ll take a look at 10 ways interest rates affect your business. For good measure, we’ll also throw in a

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • January 29, 2024
Business Overhead Expenses

Understanding Business Overhead Expenses

When starting a business, it’s important to understand all the expenses you’ll potentially be making. One category of expenses is the business overhead expense, which covers the costs of doing business that doesn’t directly relate to producing your product or service.

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • October 18, 2022