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March 04, 2026

How the 2026 Fraud Sweep Affects Honest Borrowers

March 04, 2026/ Daniel Lyons

If you're a legitimate small business owner who took PPP or EIDL loans during COVID? You might be collateral damage.

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March 04, 2026/ Daniel Lyons/
March 04, 2026

SBA Recertification Grace Period Ends: What Small Business Contractors Need to Know Now

March 04, 2026/ Daniel Lyons

If your company holds small business set-aside contracts with federal agencies and you get acquired by a larger company, you're required…

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March 04, 2026/ Daniel Lyons/
March 04, 2026

The 'Cash Flow Death Spiral': Why Revenue Growth Isn't Always Success

March 04, 2026/ Daniel Lyons

Most entrepreneurs treat revenue growth as the ultimate success metric. More sales means more profit. More profit means more stability. Except when it doesn't.

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March 04, 2026/ Daniel Lyons/
February 06, 2026

The 4-Day Sprint: How Speed Can Save Your SBA Loan Application

February 06, 2026/ Daniel Lyons

The average small business owner spends weeks (sometimes months) gathering documents, revising projections, and second-guessing their business plan.

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February 06, 2026/ Daniel Lyons/
February 06, 2026

Why Bankers Reject Cookie Cutter Business Plans

February 06, 2026/ Daniel Lyons

At 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.

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February 06, 2026/ Daniel Lyons/
January 12, 2026

Building a Consistent Lead Generation System for Your Startup

January 12, 2026/ Daniel Lyons

Most startups don't have a lead generation problem. They have a consistency problem.

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January 12, 2026/ Daniel Lyons/
January 12, 2026

The Hidden Risk in Your Business Plan: Single Point of Failure

January 12, 2026/ Daniel Lyons

Investors 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.

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January 12, 2026/ Daniel Lyons/
January 12, 2026

Why Your Business Needs Multiple Revenue Streams

January 12, 2026/ Daniel Lyons

Most businesses don't fail because they can't find customers. They fail because they found one really good customer and got comfortable.

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January 12, 2026/ Daniel Lyons/
December 28, 2025

SBA Loans for Startups: What's Possible and What's Not

December 28, 2025/ Daniel Lyons

If you're launching a business from scratch and researching SBA loans, here's what you need to know up front…

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December 28, 2025/ Daniel Lyons/
December 28, 2025

What SBA Lenders Actually Look for in Your Business Plan

December 28, 2025/ Daniel Lyons

You 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.

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December 28, 2025/ Daniel Lyons/
December 22, 2025

Deal Makers vs. Checkbox Collectors: The Divide in SBA Lending

December 22, 2025/ Daniel Lyons

As SBA lending becomes more nuanced post-2024, understanding how lenders operate isn't just helpful, but essential.

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December 22, 2025/ Daniel Lyons/
December 22, 2025

SBA Lending After the Boom: Are We Headed for a Cooldown?

December 22, 2025/ Daniel Lyons

For 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.

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December 22, 2025/ Daniel Lyons/
November 29, 2025

SBA on Pause: Why Funding Doesn’t Flow Instantly After a Shutdown

November 29, 2025/ Daniel Lyons

When 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.

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November 29, 2025/ Daniel Lyons/
November 29, 2025

AI in SBA Lending: When Algorithms Meet Eligibility

November 29, 2025/ Daniel Lyons

In 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

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November 29, 2025/ Daniel Lyons/
November 29, 2025

The Cash Flow Death Spiral: Why Revenue Growth Can Kill Your Business

November 29, 2025/ Daniel Lyons

For 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?

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November 29, 2025/ Daniel Lyons/
November 09, 2025

What Rising Import Costs Mean for Small Businesses

November 09, 2025/ Daniel Lyons

Recent tariff expansions, supply chain disruptions, and higher freight costs are creating ripple effects that many small business owners are now facing head-on.

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November 09, 2025/ Daniel Lyons/
November 09, 2025

SBA 504 Loan Fees Waived Until 2026, But There’s a Catch

November 09, 2025/ Daniel Lyons

Beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, 504 loans made to manufacturers (NAICS 31–33) will see…

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November 09, 2025/ Daniel Lyons/
October 30, 2025

SBA Loan Rates Drop: What It Means for Borrowers

October 30, 2025/ Daniel Lyons

SBA 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.

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October 30, 2025/ Daniel Lyons/
October 30, 2025

Underwriters and BDOs: The Partnership That Drives SBA

October 30, 2025/ Daniel Lyons

BDOs are the face of the deal, bringing in new business, managing borrower relationships, and keeping the process moving.

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October 30, 2025/ Daniel Lyons/
October 13, 2025

Want a Business Loan? Get Your Books Right First

October 13, 2025/ Daniel Lyons

Every 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.

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October 13, 2025/ Daniel Lyons/
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