By Amanda Martinez Seasons come and seasons go. Living in central Illinois, we know this better than anyone. The long, hot days of summer will soon give way to falling leaves and falling temperatures of autumn. Have you ever thought about how the seasons can affect your small business? There are actually a number of […]
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Before You Borrow – Questions to Ask Yourself
By Joan Honeycutt There are many good reasons to borrow money. Most people will take out a mortgage in order to buy a home. Small businesses often borrow money in order to get the business started or to allow an expansion or purchase of needed property or equipment. Farmers may need to borrow money to […]
Preparing to Apply for a Business Loan
By Craig Gocken There are times in the life of a business when applying for a business loan makes sense. This may be at the very beginning, when the business is just getting started, or at a time of growth or expansion into a new geographical area, a new market, or a new product offering. […]
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