Money Archives - Small Business Currents

How Small Businesses Can Become “Bankable” and Unlock Smarter Growth Financing

By Brennan Quenneville, Head of SBA Lending, Grasshopper Bank

November 3, 2026

7 Mins read

Small businesses are managing genuine financial complexity, dealing with uneven cash flow, growth pressure that demands capital, and a financing landscape with…

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Know Your Lane: Why the Smartest Thing a Small Business Owner Can Do Is Hand Off the Books

By Tricia Sciortino, CEO, BELAY

October 29, 2026

3 Mins read

Most small business owners started their companies because they had a passion for the idea, the service, the product, the client relationships,…

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A 30-Day Cash Stabilization Routine for Freelancers and Microbusinesses

By Aris Parrondo, Founder, Serman Tools

October 27, 2026

4 Mins read

Cash stress does not always mean a business is unprofitable. Often, it means the timing of money in and money out no…

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Your Bills Still Arrive by Email. Fix What Happens Next.

By Zachary Stefansson and Parker Bussey, APStack

October 22, 2026

5 Mins read

You open your phone between jobs, and there it is again: a vendor PDF in your inbox. A delivery ticket arrives as…

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Credit &Consequences: What’s Driving Small Business Costs — and Why ETFs Deserve a Second Look

By William Stern, Dean Lyulkin, and Rieva Lesonsky

October 20, 2026

5 Mins read

Rising energy prices, persistent inflation, and uncertainty about financing are putting pressure on small businesses. At the same time, investors face an…

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Financial Wellness Is a Business Imperative for SMBs, but It Comes With Risks

By Michael Bonfante, Pensions Specialist, Colonial Surety Company

October 15, 2026

4 Mins read

As employees contend with persistent cost-of-living pressures and concerns about their long-term financial security, workplace benefits play an increasingly important role in…

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What Small Business Owners Should Do Now to Prepare Financially for 2027

By Rieva Lesonsky

October 12, 2026

2 Mins read

October is National Financial Planning Month, but small business owners have an even better reason to take a close look at their…

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The 10-Year Treasury Yield Is Rising. Here’s What It Means for Small Businesses

By Rieva Lesonsky

October 12, 2026

4 Mins read

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note has climbed above 5% (as I write this) reaching levels not seen in more…

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7 Questions Business Owners Should Ask Before Choosing Revenue-Based Financing

By Marc Obadia, Founder, Rock Drive Business Capital

September 30, 2026

5 Mins read

For many small businesses, access to capital is less about whether financing is available and more about whether the financing fits the…

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New SBA Lending Rules Take Effect October 1. What Small Business Borrowers Need to Know

By Rieva Lesonsky

September 30, 2026

4 Mins read

Changes to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) lending requirements take effect October 1, bringing additional scrutiny to certain loan applications, particularly those…