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Requirements vary by lender, but typically, business owners need to provide two to three years of business returns, along with profit and loss statements for the current and past few years. It's also a good idea to have three to six months of business bank statements and a business debt schedule outlining your company's long-term debts.

Small-business optimism in the U.S. continued to fall in October on weaker earnings trends, with labor shortages and the government shutdown also weighing on sentiment.

New survey data shows that while entrepreneurs’ optimism dipped slightly in October, it remains considerably higher than corporate leaders' and consumers' expectations.

“Optimism among small businesses declined slightly in October as owners report lower sales and reduced profits,” said NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. “Additionally, many firms are still navigating a labor shortage and want to hire but are having difficulty doing so, with labor quality being the top issue for Main Street.”

Instead of heavy discounts that cut into margins, reward loyal shoppers with small perks - early access to new items, bundled gifts or a thank-you coupon for a future visit. These gestures feel personal and help build long-term relationships rather than one-day sales.

New research suggests small businesses all around the world are routinely putting themselves at risk through under-insurance

Whether you’re a café in Chatham, a contractor in Orleans, or a nonprofit in Hyannis, the key to year-round marketing success is consistency.

Nearly half of seasonal gifts come from small businesses, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population respondents found that on average, those surveyed purchase 44% of holiday gifts from small businesses — a third said they make more than 50% of their purchases from small businesses.

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