Women and Lending in 2020
By Marie Shires It’s National Women’s Small Business Month, and as I take time to consider the status of women business owners and their access to capital, I can’t help…
Why Fewer Women Are Applying for Business Loans, and What to Do About It
The following article by Seedcopa Vice President & Relationship Manager Marie Shires was published in the most recent issue of PA Bankers Magazine. As a banker, you’re well aware that…
New Year, New Plan: 4 Reasons to Start a Small Business Plan NOW
We have all heard the phrase “failing to plan is planning to fail.” This could not be more important than when it comes to small business planning. Small business plans…
Why Do Fewer Women Apply for Business Loans?
I have a confession to make. In my career as a commercial lender, helping small to mid-sized businesses obtain government loans, I have worked with far fewer women-owned businesses than…