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Corporate Transparency Act Update: New March 2025 Deadline Set as FinCEN Resumes Enforcement

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The Corporate Transparency Act enforcement has resumed following the stay of the last remaining nationwide injunction. Here are the key updates and deadlines: New Primary Deadline: March 21, 2025 Special Deadline Exceptions: Important Considerations: The situation remains fluid, with ongoing litigation that could potentially impact these requirements further. Companies should stay informed about potential changes … Read more

Infographic: SBA Number of Approved Loans by Year

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) loan approval data from 2014 to 2023 reveals interesting patterns in small business lending over the past decade. The number of approved loans showed steady growth in the early years, increasing from 58,041 in 2014 to reach a peak of 70,082 approvals in 2016. However, following this peak, the numbers … Read more

Infographic: SBA Loans by Gender for 2023

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The 2023 Small Business Administration (SBA) loan data reveals significant disparities in lending distribution across gender lines. Male-owned businesses dominated the lending landscape, receiving 42,406 loans, which represents approximately 67% of all SBA loans distributed that year. In comparison, businesses with majority female ownership (more than 50%) received 13,062 loans, accounting for roughly 21% of … Read more

Infographic: SBA Unpaid Principal Balance (UPB) by Year

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The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Unpaid Principal Balance has shown consistent growth over the past decade, reflecting an expanding portfolio of small business loans. From 2014 to 2023, the UPB increased by approximately $55.5 billion, representing a 53.8% growth over this period. The data shows a steady year-over-year increase, with the UPB starting at $103.1 … Read more

The Corporate Transparency Act’s Legal Rollercoaster: What Business Owners Should Know

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) originally required businesses to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the federal government by January 1, 2025. This law was part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, designed to prevent financial crimes through anonymous business structures. However, recent court decisions have temporarily halted this requirement nationwide. The law’s implementation … Read more

Infographic: SBA Loans by Employee Count for 2023

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Turn Your Dream into Reality: A No-Nonsense Guide to Building Your Business

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“Dream of business, Guide shows steps to take now, Success will follow.“ Starting a business sounds thrilling until you’re staring at a blank page, wondering where to begin. The entrepreneurial journey often feels like assembling furniture without instructions – you have all the pieces, but the path to putting them together seems overwhelming. Whether you’re … Read more

Infographic: SBA Charge Off Amounts by Program for 2014-2023

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The Small Business Administration’s charge-off data from 2014 to 2023 reveals interesting trends across its three main lending programs. The 7(a) Regular program, which is SBA’s primary lending program, showed the highest charge-off amounts throughout the period, peaking at $1,475 million in 2015 before experiencing a general downward trend. The most dramatic decrease occurred between … Read more

Infographic: SBA Loans by Business Age

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The 2023 Small Business Administration (SBA) loan data reveals that established businesses were the primary beneficiaries of SBA lending programs, with businesses operating for more than two years receiving 35,149 loans, representing approximately 56% of all loans distributed. This significant majority suggests that lenders tend to favor businesses with proven track records and established operations. … Read more