Service Credit Union's Online Tools for Businesses

Business Blog: The Service Credit Union blog is a place to find helpful information on a variety of business topics. Among them: “Why a Construction Loan May Be Right for You,” “What Is a HELOC, and How Can It Help You?” and “How a Secured Credit Card Can Help You Establish Credit.” The blogs can be selected by topic, so you can easily find resources that are right for you and your business.

Marketing Plans: One of the best ways for businesses to stay on schedule and on budget is to make a marketing plan. The U.S. Small Business Administration describes how you can persuade potential customers to buy your products or services. Your marketing plan turns your strategy into action.

Women-owned Businesses: The SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) helps women entrepreneurs through programs coordinated by SBA district offices. Programs include business training, counseling, federal contracts, and access to credit and capital.

Native American-owned Businesses: The SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs (ONAA) facilitates full access to business growth and expansion tools for small businesses owned by Native Americans. ONAA engages in tribal consultations, produces promotional materials and participates in national economic development conferences.

Veteran-owned Businesses: The SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) facilitates the use of all SBA programs by veterans, service-disabled veterans, reservists, active-duty service members, transitioning service members, and their dependents or survivors. The programs provide access to capital and preparation for small business opportunities.

LGBTQ+-owned Businesses: The SBA's Network for LGBTQ+ Businesses aims to bring focus on economic empowerment in the LGBTQ+ business community by providing access to the SBA’s programs and services.

Rural Businesses: Resources for rural businesses provided by the SBA include export assistance, financing options, Rural Opportunity Zones and HUBZones, as well as programs to help businesses recover from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minority-owned Businesses: The SBA leverages its field offices, resource partners and additional partnerships to help level the playing field for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who have historically lacked access to business opportunities.