The Source

This week in The Source

Average Small Business Revenue: Benchmarks, Data & What It Means for You

August 26, 2026

Compare your company’s performance to average small business revenue statistics and learn how working capital can support growth.

Small Business

Recession Planning for Small Businesses in 2026

August 24, 2026

Although 60% of surveyed owners see recession risk, only 6% are pulling back. Explore the data and practical small business planning steps.

Resources

How to Build a Cash Flow Forecast in 5 Simple Steps

August 19, 2026

Learn how to create a cash flow forecast in five simple steps to help your business navigate unexpected expenses and stay financially prepared.

Small Business

Construction vs. Restaurant Business Outlook 2026

August 17, 2026

Fora Financial's 2026 survey reveals a 29-point optimism gap between construction and food service business owners. Explore the findings.

Working Capital

Business Loan Terms Explained: Lengths, Rates, and How to Choose

August 13, 2026

Compare short, medium, and long business loan terms, see how length affects interest and cash flow, and learn how to choose the right term, with 2026 data.

Fora Financial News

Fora Financial Named to the Inc. 5000 for the Ninth Time

August 11, 2026

Fora Financial earns a place on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, marking its ninth appearance among America’s fastest-growing private companies.

Small Business

Why AI Adoption Is Becoming a Leading Indicator of Growth

August 10, 2026

See how small businesses use AI and why adoption is associated with stronger revenue growth expectations, according to Fora Financial's 2026 survey.

Working Capital

10 Bank Loan Requirements to Know Before You Apply

August 7, 2026

See the 10 bank loan requirements small businesses must meet, from credit and collateral to cash flow and a personal guarantee, plus faster alternatives.

Fora Financial News

Three in Four Small Businesses Are Meeting or Beating Plan at Midyear, Even as Recession Fears Rise, Fora Financial Finds

August 5, 2026

Fora Financial's mid-year survey of over 300 U.S. business owners finds resilience holding steady even as cash flow pressure builds and recession concerns climb.