October: National Women’s Small Business Month

Over the summer, we conducted a survey of one thousand small business owners to gain a big picture view of their struggles and sentiment. Inadvertently, we found out that of those one thousand business owners we surveyed, over half (52%) were women. This has been a rising reality for a few years now and in-depth […]

The WHY Behind Reliant Funding

Founder & CEO Adam Stettner Every business owner has their own logic, reason and passion for doing what they do.  It is the driver or their “why”.  Fulfilling that why is what pushes them forward every day, it’s the fuel behind their business, and for many business owners uncovering their why is a moment they […]

Impact of Equifax Breach for Business Owners and Next Steps

As you may have heard by now, millions of Americans had their personal information exposed by the recent Equifax data breach. Equifax reported, hackers accessed names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, some driver’s license numbers, and about 209,000 credit card numbers. A hundred and eighty-two thousand “dispute documents,” essentially complaint submissions that include personal […]

Reliant Funding CEO speaks with BISTalk Radio: Part III

This is final part in a three-series interview where CEO of Reliant Funding, Adam Stettner sits down to talk with BISTalk radio host Bob Ryan and co-host, Montana Smit and color commentator Aaron Cannata. The show focuses on delivering useful financial and business information. They invited Adam on air to discuss Reliant Funding and how […]

Reliant Funding CEO speaks with BISTalk Radio: Part II

This is part two of a three-part series where CEO of Reliant Funding, Adam Stettner sits down to talk with BISTalk radio host Bob Ryan and co-host, Montana Smit and color commentator Aaron Cannata. The show focuses on delivering useful financial and business information. They invited Adam on air to discuss Reliant Funding and how […]

Reliant Funding CEO speaks with BISTalk Radio: Part I

In this part one of a three-part series, CEO of Reliant Funding, Adam Stettner sat down to talk with BISTalk radio host Bob Ryan and co-host, Montana Smit and color commentator Aaron Cannata. The show focuses on delivering useful financial and business information with the belief that the people who establish, own and manage substantial […]

Can’t Find Skilled Workers? These Experts Have Some Advice

Historically, small business owners have struggled with finding and hiring skilled workers. The most recent Reliant Funding Small Business Report said 35 percent of respondents feel it’s the biggest challenge of running their businesses. Small companies looking for qualified employees face competitive disadvantages for a variety of reasons, but especially when compared with larger companies […]

Customer Success Story: Frank Devonshire General Contracting

Frank Devonshire has been in the construction business for over 30 years. Year after year, Frank Devonshire General Contracting has provided its customers with professional home improvement, commercial remodeling, and renovation results. As the business prepared for upcoming projects, they found themselves in the common position of lacking the working capital they needed to expand […]

What to do when your Business’ FEMA or SBA Disaster Loan is Delayed

This article is specifically for business owners who have applied and are currently awaiting disaster relief funding from FEMA or the Small Business Administration. If you haven’t applied for assistance yet, here are some resources for you: SBA Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Renters Business Physical Disaster Loan Economic Injury Disaster […]