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$400,000. One approval. Every problem solved. That's what we delivered to an automotive repair shop that was stuck managing multiple debt obligations, high-interest credit cards, and equipment that couldn't keep up with demand. No other lender would cover the full amount. We did it in one package. See how at link in comments. #SmallBusiness #BusinessLoans #DebtConsolidation #ForaFinancial #WeKnowBusinessFinancing

We asked business owners how they're approaching 2026. AI came up more than we expected. Nearly 40% are already using AI tools, mostly for marketing content, data analysis, and customer service. Among small business owners expecting strong revenue growth this year, more than half are already using AI tools. Among those expecting a decline, fewer than 1 in 5 are. Full findings at link in comments. #SmallBusiness #AIAdoption #BusinessInsights #ForaFinancial #WeKnowBusinessFinancing

Is AI actually driving business growth or are growing businesses just more likely to adopt it? Our 2026 Business Insights Report found that businesses expecting significant revenue growth are more than 3x as likely to already be using AI as those expecting a decline. Either way, the gap is there. And it's going to widen. Full report linked in comments. #SmallBusiness #AIAdoption #BusinessInsights2026 #ForaFinancial #WeKnowBusinessFinancing

Fora Financial is pleased to announce it has achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards for SOC for Service Organizations (SSAE 18). For our partners and clients, this is independent proof of the security infrastructure behind every transaction we process. A third-party auditor examined the controls protecting our platform and the sensitive financial data of the 55,000+ businesses we've served, and confirmed they work, consistently, over time. Thank you to @PrescientSecurity for conducting the audit and guiding us through the process. Read the full announcement at link in comments. #SOC2 #DataSecurity #InformationSecurity #SmallBusiness #FinTech #ForaFinancial #WeKnowBusinessFinancing

Fora Financial is here at the International Factoring Association conference in Nashville. Stop by Booth 40 and say Hi. #ForaFinancial #WeKnowBusinessFinancing Kevin May, JD Gene Vandi Jr.

A previous lender capped her at $150K across three rounds. Fora Financial funded $190,000 on the first. That's the story of one personal services entrepreneur who had a clear roadmap to double her business and just needed a partner who could keep up with her ambition. Big visions deserve real funding. See link in comments below. #SmallBusiness #BusinessFunding #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessLoans #PersonalServices #BusinessGrowth #ForaFinancial #WeKnowBusinessFinancing

There are two ways to handle the client who doesn't fit your credit box. 1: decline quickly, they find their own way, end up in a high-cost product, and you never see them again. 2: decline thoughtfully, connect them with a person/product that's a better fit, they get funded responsibly, they remember who looked out for them, and when they grow into your product they call you first. Same credit decision. Completely different outcomes. Underwriting isn't the difference. It's pragmatism and proactiveness. This is what's on my mind as I'm headed to Nashville for the International Factoring Association's Annual Conference. Stop by Fora Financial's booth to chat. Or, learn more via link in comments.

Our SVP of Partnerships, Jason Solomon is heading to International Factoring Association conference in Nashville this week and he has thoughts. If you're a Factor thinking about referral partnerships, find Jason at the cocktail reception or stop by Booth 40.

73% of small business owners say tariffs are hitting their operations. 76% still expect revenue growth. That's the story of 2026: pressure on every side, and resilience underneath it all. We surveyed over 300 business owners to understand what's really shaping their decisions this year: cash flow, AI adoption, financing behavior, and what they actually want from a lender. The 2026 Business Insights Report is live. See what business owners are saying in the link in comments. #SmallBusiness #BusinessInsights2026 #SmallBusinessTrends #ForaFinancial #WeKnowBusinessFinancing

It's National Small Business Week and we're celebrating the backbone of the American economy: the owners who show up every day, serve their communities, and keep ownership local. That's why we're proud to partner with Locally Owned & Operated, a free certification program that helps small businesses get recognized for exactly what makes them special. If you run an independently owned business, you can get certified in 5 minutes at no cost. Receive the recognition you deserve with free certification decals for your storefront or website, a live listing on our Locally Owned Map, and an invitation to our Facebook Community of Local Business Owners. 👉 Get certified at https://lnkd.in/eqrPKyNi Happy #NationalSmallBusinessWeek to every owner out there doing the work. #SmallBusiness #LocallyOwned #NSBW #ForaFinancial