Ohio New Small Business Growth
The Growth Capital team is elated by the news that once again, Ohio entrepreneurs have launched record numbers of small businesses. Last month, the Ohio Secretary of State reported that March’s new business filings were up 47% over March 2020 and set a new record for filings in a single month! The good news comes […]
5 Signs Your Business is Ready to Apply for an SBA Loan
Are you ready to take the next step to grow your business? If you’ve hit a wall with your business plan, have plateaued in sales or are simply looking for a change—it might be time to apply for a business loan that can provide the stimulation your business needs to get over the hump. A […]
Grants To Help Your Small Business in Ohio
Grants are sometimes overlooked but can be a fantastic way to generate funding for your small business. There are a variety of grants offered on a national level and state levels, some through government agencies and others through private corporations or non-profits. Doing the research and seeking local expertise can help you find out which […]
Small Business Loans For Women-Owned Business
The number of women owned businesses has increased by 58% since 2007. A 2018 report from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) reports that there are 12.3 million women-owned businesses in the US. Although this number may seem staggering, in comparison to the overall workforce, these businesses only make up 21% of all employer-owned […]
3 in 4 entrepreneurs say opportunity fueled their business
Necessity may be the mother of invention, as Plato once said, but it seems that most business owners launch their own companies not because they have to, but because they have the opportunity to do so, a new study suggests.
More women business owners are hiring
In the back half of 2017, approximately 33 percent of women business owners intend to bring additional workers into the fold, according to a survey conducted by the National Associate of Women Business Owners.
SBA to host export seminar on June 21
An upcoming webinar will educate small business owners about export funding.
Support green business projects with SBA 504 Energy Efficiency Loans
The SBA 504 Green Loan Program can help support multiple environmentally-friendly initiatives that also help your business’ bottom line.
What could the SBA leadership mean for loans?
The new SBA head has sent mixed signals about her approach to loans.