A franchise location, while tied to a national or regional brand, is still a small business. It is up to the franchisee to find the necessary capital to open and operate. When it comes to financing ...

Leasing commercial space can appear to be the cheaper and simpler option for business owners. However, once you identify your optimal location and operations are standardized and primed for growth, ...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has long been recognized as a catalyst for economic development in communities, thanks to the important resources it offers — including its lending plans like ...

PHOENIX, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- When Cameron Chandler mowed lawns in high school, it was to support his participation in team sports – and not because he envisioned founding one of Phoenix, ...

The agency delivered nearly 5,000 small business loans through its 7(a) and 504 programs to industry borrowers in fiscal year ...

Need a small business loan with low interest rates? Learn about the government loans available to entrepreneurs.

Explore the current interest rates for SBA-backed financing—including 7(a), 504 and microloans—and learn how these compare to traditional loan options ...

The largest SBA 504 loan recipients in Kansas City received or were approved for loans through the Small Business Administration's 504 program from third quarter 2024 through second quarter 2025. The ...

It’s a known fact that Big Sky Economic Development is the economic development agency primarily associated with Yellowstone County. However, many may not know that some of our services are also used ...