How the 2026 Fraud Sweep Affects Honest Borrowers
/If you're a legitimate small business owner who took PPP or EIDL loans during COVID? You might be collateral damage.
Read MoreIf you're a legitimate small business owner who took PPP or EIDL loans during COVID? You might be collateral damage.
Read MoreIf your company holds small business set-aside contracts with federal agencies and you get acquired by a larger company, you're required…
Read MoreMost entrepreneurs treat revenue growth as the ultimate success metric. More sales means more profit. More profit means more stability. Except when it doesn't.
Read MoreThe average small business owner spends weeks (sometimes months) gathering documents, revising projections, and second-guessing their business plan.
Read MoreAt first glance, a business plan template feels like the safest possible choice. It is organized. It checks every box. It looks professional. For many founders, it feels like the responsible way to approach a bank.
Read MoreMost startups don't have a lead generation problem. They have a consistency problem.
Read MoreInvestors and lenders spend a lot of time looking at revenue projections. But what really keeps them up at night is how fragile your business actually is.
Read MoreMost businesses don't fail because they can't find customers. They fail because they found one really good customer and got comfortable.
Read MoreIf you're launching a business from scratch and researching SBA loans, here's what you need to know up front…
Read MoreYou can read the official SBA guidelines until your eyes glaze over. But here's what most founders miss: loan officers aren't grading your plan like a college essay.
Read MoreAs SBA lending becomes more nuanced post-2024, understanding how lenders operate isn't just helpful, but essential.
Read MoreFor the past few years, the SBA 7(a) loan program has been running hot. Record-low interest rates, waived loan fees, and loosened eligibility standards fueled historic lending numbers.
Read MoreWhen the federal government shuts down, most of the headlines focus on national parks, TSA delays, and furloughed workers. But beneath the surface, there’s another ripple effect that hits America’s small business owners hard.
Read MoreIn the world of SBA lending, relationships have always mattered. But as the industry evolves, one thing is clear: artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend
Read MoreFor most entrepreneurs, the goal is simple: grow the business. Bigger top-line revenue, more customers, higher valuations. But what if growth isn't the savior it's made out to be?
Read MoreRecent tariff expansions, supply chain disruptions, and higher freight costs are creating ripple effects that many small business owners are now facing head-on.
Read MoreBeginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, 504 loans made to manufacturers (NAICS 31–33) will see…
Read MoreSBA 7(a) loan interest rates are coming down following the Fed’s recent signals and broader market shifts. While the rate environment remains unpredictable, this downward movement is a welcome development for both prospective and active borrowers.
Read MoreBDOs are the face of the deal, bringing in new business, managing borrower relationships, and keeping the process moving.
Read MoreEvery business owner knows cash is king. But when it comes to applying for a loan, cash in the bank is only part of the picture.
Read MorePrior Business Consulting provides business plans, consulting, business coaching and financial analysis to small businesses.
Headquartered in Jacksonville on Florida's First Coast, Rapid Business Plans is a team of 38 credentialed entrepreneurial experts dedicated to your success!
Partners in life and business
Since 2015, Rapid clients have applied for over $2 billion in funding! Our family business is here to assist your family business.
—Ross and Bethany McClellan
2024 © Prior Business Consulting, LLC dba Rapid Business Plans | Privacy Policy | Site by John Darabos
Accessibility Policy Prior Business Consulting, LLC dba Rapid Business Plans is committed to keeping our site accessible to everyone. We welcome feedback on ways to improve this site’s accessibility.