C-Suite Wednesday — Main Street in Maintenance Mode, Seeing Little Growth

July 13, 2016 C-Suite Wednesday — Main Street in Maintenance Mode, Seeing Little Growth By Bob Coleman Editor, C-Suite Wednesday “Small business optimism did not go down in June, which is good, but small businesses are in maintenance mode experiencing little growth,” says NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. “Uncertainty is high, expectations for better business…

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SBA Hot Topic Tuesday — PayPal Tops $2 Billion in Small Business Lending

July 12, 2016 By Bob Coleman Editor, SBA Hot Topic Tuesday SBA Hot Topic Tuesday — PayPal Tops $2 Billion in Small Business Lending Your competition offers a five minute application, an immediate decision, and funds deposited into the small business checking account the next day. Most of you know, I’ve borrowed money from PayPal’s…

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C-Suite Wednesday — American Express Enters FinTech Small Business Lending Market

July 6, 2016 By Bob Coleman Editor, C-Suite Wednesday C-Suite Wednesday — American Express Enters FinTech Small Business Lending Market Looking to replace the revenue stream with the termination of its exclusive Costco credit card processing partnership, AmEx is eyeing the small business lending market. AmEx’s venture, Working Capital Terms, will approve loans in minutes…

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SBA Hot Topic Tuesday — SBA’s Summer Road Trip to Main Street

July 5, 2016 By Bob Coleman Editor, SBA Hot Topic Tuesday SBA Hot Topic Tuesday — SBA’s Summer Road Trip to Main Street “Main Street entrepreneurship is at the heart of the American economy, contributing half of our nation’s productivity and creating two out of three net new jobs,” says SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet. “Communities…

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Coleman’s Movers and Shakers

June 30, 2016 By Bob Coleman Editor, Coleman’s Movers and Shakers Guaranty Bank Announces the Hiring of New Chief Lending Officer H. Charles Puls“Charley has an extensive background in community bank management and commercial lending and will be an excellent addition to our executive team. Eric and Micah are experts in their respective lending fields,…

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