Navigating as a small business owner can be daunting, especially during a pandemic. But with a little insight and planning, businesses can chart a smart course through uncertain times. Have lenders changed operations or lending procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic? Certainly, some lenders … [Read more...] about Navigating Small Business Lending During Uncertain Times
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5 Ways to Thank Your Local Small Business
In the middle of a pandemic that has taken so much from us, acts of celebration and sharing hold an even deeper significance. Although our holidays celebrations will look different this year, our values remain unchanged. This is a season of caring, a season of giving. We each look for ways to … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Thank Your Local Small Business
Intellectual Property: Does Your Small Business Need a Trademark, Servicemark?
Many small business owners rarely give much thought to building a brand and creating an “intellectual property” (IP) portfolio for their business. When business advisors bring up the subject of consciously creating intellectual property, it is often misunderstood to mean patents. While patent … [Read more...] about Intellectual Property: Does Your Small Business Need a Trademark, Servicemark?