Beyond the standard qualifiers, such as an explanation of assets, credit history, and credit score, lenders require business applicants to submit a formal business plan in order to receive approval for a loan.

The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification officially recognizes and supports the advancement of minority-owned businesses across the United States. 

2021 is finally here! And while this year may still hold some level of uncertainty, it also promises to be one of renewed growth and opportunity for small businesses.

COVID-19 — the disease caused by the novel coronavirus — has put life into perspective.

Great ideas don’t fund themselves. No matter how fantastic your product or business plan might be, without an effective pitch, it’s unlikely to make it off the ground.

A new year means new opportunities for your business. And 2020 isn’t just the start of a new year, it’s the start of a new decade — one that’s set to see rapid change….

The first legislation of its kind to pass a House Committee vote, this bill moves the multibillion-dollar cannabis industry one step closer to a nationwide reach.

Here are 5 go-to resources for small businesses that will keep you organized and informed, no matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey.

Building a standout brand can be a complex undertaking — mostly because brand is too often dubbed as an all-abstract concept, subjective and difficult to truly measure. That couldn’t be further from the truth.

Mission statements can be surprisingly hard to write. The overall gist seems pretty straightforward — stating why a company exists and its general goals — and yet, businesses frequently miss the mark or struggle to create one.