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Business Credit Score vs. FICO Score: What’s the Difference?

5 minute read

April 21, 2022

You have a FICO score if you’ve ever paid for a car, house, college tuition, opened a credit card account or submitted a rental application.

Industries We Serve

Car Wash Financing: How to Invest in Your Car Wash Business

5 minute read

April 20, 2022

Whether you’re just starting, expanding, or looking to upgrade your car wash business, you’ll need significant cash flow.

Small Business

How to Create a Loss Prevention Strategy for Your Business

5 minute read

April 20, 2022

Loss prevention refers to the steps businesses take to reduce profit loss. The causes of profit loss, addressed by loss prevention, include theft, fraud, and human errors.

Working Capital

Fast Business Loans: The Top Pros and Cons You Must Consider

5 minute read

April 20, 2022

You may need money to cover an immediate business expense at some point. If you wait weeks or months to get approved, it could hurt your business's operations.

Small Business

Business Loan APR: How to Easily Calculate Your Loan Cost

7 minute read

April 20, 2022

If you want to expand your business, receiving a small business loan can help you accomplish your goals. The APR is crucial when applying for any type of business loan, as it affects the total...

Working Capital

How to Get a Small Business Loan in Illinois

5 minute read

April 19, 2022

Illinois is home to 1.2 million small businesses. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), these businesses employ 2.5 million workers and represent 44.8% of the state’s workforce.

Working Capital

How to Qualify for Kentucky Business Loans

5 minute read

April 18, 2022

The latest figures from the Small Business Administration (SBA) reveal that 360,756 small businesses are based in Kentucky. These businesses employ 716,731 workers and account for 43.6% of the state’s total workforce. The top industries for...

Small Business

Do You Need a Business Partner? How to Decide

4 minute read

April 18, 2022

Once you’ve decided on a great business idea, you’ll need to select a specific business structure. Although most business startups operate as sole proprietorships, many new businesses operate as general partnerships. Starting a partnership comes...

Small Business

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...