Most of us have heard of Flash Mobs, those public displays of planned spontaneity that feature people breaking out in song or dance in shopping malls.  Now the concept has spread to small businesses in the form of Cash Mobs.  And anyone can join the crowd! Cash Mobs have spread like wildfire in recent months to 48 states and Canada, all in support of small businesses.  Here’s how they work:  a menagerie of people who want to do good in their communities rendezvous en masse at a particular small business negatively affected by the down economy.  All participants come “armed” … More →

Introducing a new online tool that allows you to prequalify today for an SBA loan! When qualifying a new borrower for a loan we look for their strengths in the Three C’s of Cash Flow, Credit and Collateral. This helpful tool is able to drill down to find out your business’ strengths or will help you focus on what may need improving if you don’t qualify. With just about 5 minutes of your time you could find out the best loan available for your business’ financial needs. So don’t wait! Click here to visit our Finance Resource Center and Prequalify … More →

We all know that Subway launched the power in a five-dollar bill. Now, Starbucks has joined in on the $5 craze with the help of their caffeine loving customers and Opportunity Finance Network. In November 2011, Starbucks launched the Create Jobs for USA Fund, which supports the small-business lending sector. For $5 you can order a Venti Non-Fat No Whip Mocha or you can donate it to Create Jobs for USA campaign. Your Abraham Lincoln adorned cash translates into $35 worth of small-business lending. That means you alone can help impact the 9.1% of the US population that is out … More →