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Expert insights on business financing, capital strategy, and growth — written for business owners who want to make smarter decisions.

Capital Collab
Company Leadership
3 min read

Company Culture: Creating An Optimal Environment

**Company Culture: Creating The Optimal Environment For Your Business** It’s sort of a catchphrase these days: company culture. Our society is becoming more and more wellness-minded, and the relationship between work stress and general unhappiness is no secret. Some business owners are stepping out

Austin Moss
Capital Collab
Cash Management
3 min read

How Do I Handle A Tax Lien?

**Understanding Tax Liens** Tax season is upon us. As a business owner, it is imperative to maintain good standing with the IRS by paying your taxes (both personal and business) when due. Otherwise, you may be facing a tax lien. A lien is issued when you fail to pay your taxes on time. This means

Austin Moss
Capital Collab
Business Lending
6 min read

Business Borrowing: Traditional vs Alternative

**Traditional vs Alternative Lending Explained** There are countless small business enterprises opening every day, and each one is unique. But one thing they all have in common is the need for capital. All businesses need money to grow, especially small businesses just getting up and running. Havin

Austin Moss
Capital Collab
Cash Management
5 min read

5 Tips for Improving Your Business Credit Profile

Remember how important your credit score was the first time you took out a loan on a new car or bought your first home? In the same way, small business owners' [Paydex Score](https://www.dnb.com/resources/what-is-paydex-score.html) can be a help or a hindrance in applying for a small business loan a

Austin Moss
Capital Collab
Growth Strategy
6 min read

Excel Through Your 2016 Business Goals

A new year always brings new opportunity. Whether it be personal goals or business goals, January (or December if you're being proactive) tends to be a great time to reflect on the previous year. What went wrong? What went right? How close was I to obtaining my business goals? Why? What can we do th

Austin Moss
Capital Collab
Company Leadership
4 min read

How To Host A Productive Business Meeting

In the sake of evading any irony, we'll go ahead and get straight to the point with this topic! Let's talk about how to host a productive business meeting! The first question to ask yourself before sending out that calendar invite is "Is this business meeting absolutely necessary?" and the second qu

Austin Moss
Capital Collab
Business Lending
6 min read

5 Tips To Better Manage Business Cash Flow

Let's face it... cash is king! Without the necessary cash on hand, everything tends to become a bit more difficult for a business owner.

Austin Moss
Capital Collab
Business Finance
14 min read

How to Qualify for an SBA 7(a) Loan in 2026: A Complete Guide for Small Business Owners

Learn the exact qualifications, requirements, and steps to secure an SBA 7(a) loan for your small business in 2026, including credit scores, documentation, and

Capital Collab Editorial Team