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How Businesses Are Using Financing: Why Owners Are Borrowing Differently in 2026

October 19, 2026

Explore how expansion, refinancing, and seasonal cash flow are shaping small business financing decisions, based on Fora Financial's 2026 data.

What Business Owners Actually Want From a Financing Partner Now

October 12, 2026

Learn how to evaluate pricing, repayment terms, speed, documentation, and other factors when choosing a small business financing partner.

Small Business Trends: 5 Things Business Owners Assumed About 2026 That the Data Doesn't Support

September 14, 2026

Fora Financial's 2026 survey data challenges common assumptions about cash flow, tariffs, recession risk, AI adoption, and customer demand.

Small Business Cash Flow Management: Customer Demand Is Up This Year, But Nobody's Talking About It

September 8, 2026

Customer demand is strengthening while cash flow gets harder. Learn why growth creates timing gaps and how established businesses can plan ahead.

Small Business Economic Outlook 2026: Mid-Year Survey

September 3, 2026

Fora Financial surveyed business owners: 75% are meeting or exceeding plan, while 57% say cash flow has become more challenging.

Small Business Cost Management: Raising Prices, Cutting Costs, Holding the Line in 2026

August 30, 2026

See how owners are adjusting prices, costs, hiring, and technology in 2026 — and what Fora Financial's survey reveals about active management.

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.

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.

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.

Browse Case Studies

Messy Books, Clean Approval

Funding Amount: $250,000
Industry: Plumbing / HVAC
Use of Funds: Covering Late Receivable Payments

Credit Hurdle, Growth Ahead

Funding Amount: $100,000
Industry: Landscaping
Use of Funds: Project Financing & Working Capital

Time-Sensitive Acquisition

Funding Amount: $110,000
Industry: Stem Cell Banking
Use of Funds: Expansion

New Location, Unexpected Costs

Funding Amount: $45,000
Industry: Recreation
Use of Funds: Facility Upgrades

Bridging the Receivables Gap

Funding Amount: $150,000
Industry: Construction
Use of Funds: Working Capital, Bridge Financing

Bridge Capital on Bonded Contract

Funding Amount: $500,000
Industry: Engineering & Infrastructure
Use of Funds: Bridge Capital