SmartBiz in the News

SmartBiz Loans has announced five new recipients of the 2021 SmartBiz Grant Program.

Small business lenders, such as SmartBiz Loans, offered assistance to entrepreneurs through the pandemic.

SmartBiz Loans expands its senior leadership team with the addition of Omer Cohen as Chief People Officer (CPO).

Bricks4Kidz Atlanta, is a S.T.E.A.M program providing after-school programs, in-school workshops, and summer camps to children between the ages of 3 and 13.

SmartBiz Loans conducted a national survey about how long businesses expect their PPP funds to last and when they expect to need more funding.

In April, the unemployment rate dropped to 3.6%, the lowest level in almost 50 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is a stellar feat for the country’s economy and workers, but it makes hiring difficult.

I believe a timeless (and entertaining) quote famously attributed to baseball great Yogi Berra should be top of mind for entrepreneurs interested in expanding their business: “If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.”

These companies go out of their way to ensure their employees are having fun — whether it’s competing in office Olympics or escaping to the nap pod. Others are focused on serving their communities through organizing 5k races that raise money for charity and hiring local artists to create masterpieces.

Money is a major factor in growing any business, especially for smaller companies that are just getting off the ground. But you don’t need to have an outrageous budget to find success. There are plenty of affordable or even free tactics that can help you manage your business or scale up.

Running the financial side of your small business can be quite a challenge. Wouldn’t it be great to have a CFO to handle your finances for you?