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Rob Philion

2 days ago7 min read

This Week's Small Business Outlook

Small Business Outlook for the week of 12/9/2024 - 12/15/2024. Small business optimism is surging post-election, and Main Street...

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Rob Philion

Dec 41 min read

Just Funded!

We reduced the interest rate for this client by 3%, resulting in a monthly savings of close to $2,000. If you would like to lower your...

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Rob Philion

Dec 23 min read

Small Business Weekly Outlook

In the first set of data collected after the election, small business owners are bullish about growth and profitability. Our weekly...

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6 Holiday Sales Strategies For Small Businesses To Win The Season

Rob Philion

Nov 194 min read

6 Holiday Sales Strategies For Small Businesses To Win The Season

Holiday sales are stressful. The season presents both a significant opportunity and a challenge for small businesses and entrepreneurs....

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SBA-backed Financing Rose 7% to $56B in Fiscal 2024

Rob Philion

Nov 162 min read

SBA-backed Financing Rose 7% to $56B in Fiscal 2024

The Small Business Administration said it backed $56 billion in financing to small businesses and disaster-affected areas during the...

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SBA Certifies Record # of Diverse-Owned Small Businesses

Rob Philion

Nov 72 min read

SBA Certifies Record # of Diverse-Owned Small Businesses

The agency has certified more than 17,000 diverse-owned small firms this year as part of a broader effort to expand access to federal...

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Office mortgage delinquencies rise amid broader market stability

Rob Philion

Oct 312 min read

Office mortgage delinquencies rise amid broader market stability

Lodging, Retail, and Industrial Loans See Improvement Delinquency rates for commercial mortgages saw a slight overall increase during the...

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78% of Small, Mid-sized Businesses Expect Revenue Growth

Rob Philion

Oct 211 min read

78% of Small, Mid-sized Businesses Expect Revenue Growth

78% of small and mid-sized business owners anticipate revenue growth this year, according to a Bank of America study . While the majority...

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Rob Philion

Oct 141 min read

Weekly Small Business Outlook

This Week's Outlook: Optimism for a post-election uptick in sales continues to remain high. However, small businesses are experiencing a...

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Top Five Takeaways from the Q3 2024 US CRE Industry Conditions and Sentiment Survey

Rob Philion

Oct 91 min read

Top Five Takeaways from the Q3 2024 US CRE Industry Conditions and Sentiment Survey

Key Takeaways Participants in the Q3 2024 survey anticipate interest rates and the cost of capital to continue to decline for commercial...

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Rob Philion

Sep 301 min read

SBA Eligibility - Back Taxes

With the October 15th individual extension deadline looming ahead, it's important to remember that back taxes are not a disqualifier for...

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What Channel is Working the Best for Small Businesses?

Rob Philion

Sep 251 min read

What Channel is Working the Best for Small Businesses?

What channels are driving the most sales? Read more here on Entrepreeur.com

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Small Business Weekly Forecast for 9/23/24 - 9/29/24

Rob Philion

Sep 241 min read

Small Business Weekly Forecast for 9/23/24 - 9/29/24

This Week's Top Takeaways 84% of small business owners believe that 2025 will be better than this year for their businesses. Small...

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Top 100 Small Businesses, according to the US Chamber of Commerce

Rob Philion

Sep 121 min read

Top 100 Small Businesses, according to the US Chamber of Commerce

Click here for the full list from the US Chamber of Commerce

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73% of small businesses have grown in past year despite more than half reporting labor challenges, U.S. Bank report reveals

Rob Philion

Sep 31 min read

73% of small businesses have grown in past year despite more than half reporting labor challenges, U.S. Bank report reveals

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Almost three quarters (73%) of American small business owners say their business has grown in the last...

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Spending at Small Businesses Rose in July as Consumers Spend More on General Merchandise

Rob Philion

Aug 191 min read

Spending at Small Businesses Rose in July as Consumers Spend More on General Merchandise

Consumers spent more at small businesses in July, a rebound fueled by strong sales of general merchandise and health and personal care...

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SBA Fees for 2025 - No Fees on Loans Under $1 Million!

Rob Philion

Aug 51 min read

SBA Fees for 2025 - No Fees on Loans Under $1 Million!

Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden's...

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Small Business Is Making a Comeback -- and It's About Damn Time

Rob Philion

Jul 226 min read

Small Business Is Making a Comeback -- and It's About Damn Time

The shift from 'startup' to 'small business' mentality is real and necessary. Does the word "startup" make you cringe? A colleague of...

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Big US banks withstand Fed's commercial real estate shock scenario

Rob Philion

Jul 151 min read

Big US banks withstand Fed's commercial real estate shock scenario

NEW YORK, June 26 (Reuters) - Big U.S. banks survived a hypothetical 40% drop in commercial real estate values as a part of the U.S....

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Commercial mortgage lending to jump 29% in 2024 after slowest year in a decade, Mortgage Bankers Association says

Rob Philion

Jul 102 min read

Commercial mortgage lending to jump 29% in 2024 after slowest year in a decade, Mortgage Bankers Association says

Commercial mortgage borrowing will rise 29% this year, the Mortgage Bankers Association estimates. That's still below levels since 2017,...

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