Shutdown crushes small business owners as losses hit billions — industry leaders beg Congress for 'clean CR'

Government shutdown causes economic chaos for small businesses as 320 companies daily lose access to funding, coalition tells ...

Small businesses become Congress’s latest pressure point during shutdown

Small businesses are a new focal point of Democrats’ and Republicans’ messaging series on the consequences of the government shutdown, as both parties seek to apply pressure on the other to reopen the ...
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SBA Says Federal Shutdown Blocks Loans for 4,800 Small Businesses

SBA says 4,800 small businesses lost access to $2.5 billion in loans as the shutdown halts key 7(a) and 504 programs.

What to do when you can’t afford inventory: A guide for small businesses

Need inventory but short on funds? We explore financing options and creative strategies for restocking in time for the ...

Lower sales and frozen loans: How the government shutdown is hurting small businesses

Small businesses in the nation's capital and beyond say the government shutdown is taking a toll, but Congress seems no ...

Kelly Loeffler says about 300 small businesses will lose funding per week during shutdown

Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler said Thursday that small businesses will lose approximately $200 million every week that the government shutdown continues.

Survey: 39% of small businesses have less than a month of cash on hand

Bluevine reports that 39% of small businesses have less than a month of cash on hand, with many prioritizing liquidity over ...

Why It’s Time To Rethink Small-Business Financing

By making capital more accessible, flexible and sustainable, we could unleash a wave of entrepreneurial energy.

Asheville seeks for 2026 start for $17M Helene business grants. Some worry it's 'too late'

The city of Asheville is expecting to begin distribution of $17 million set aside for small businesses as a part recovery ...