# Business Growth

## Resources

### [7 SBA Loan Types SMBs Need to Know](/content/resources/7-sba-loan-types-smbs-need-to-know/index.html)  
Small business administration loans offer affordable funding to small businesses. Learn about the main SBA loan types and programs.

### [How to prepare your small business for a recession](/content/resources/how-to-prepare-your-small-business-for-a-recession/index.html)  
Hard times create strong businesses. Follow Hansa's tips to make your business recession-proof.

### [Why you should join a Chamber of Commerce](/content/resources/why-you-should-join-a-chamber-of-commerce/index.html)  
Running a small business isn't easy, but Chambers of Commerce are there to support you. Read this article to learn about all the ways joining a Chamber of Commerce can help your business.

### [8 reasons your small business needs a website](/content/resources/8-reasons-your-small-business-needs-a-website/index.html)  
Having a website is no longer a luxury - it's a necessity. Read this article to learn why.

### [Small business financing tools](/content/resources/small-business-financing-tools/index.html)  
There are many forms of financing available and just as many providers to choose from. Here is what the best providers are offering.

### [Hiring software for small businesses](/content/resources/hiring-software-for-small-businesses/index.html)  
Hiring? Here are some software solutions to help you find qualified workers.

### [How Federal Reserve rate hikes affect your business](/content/resources/how-federal-reserve-rate-hikes-affect-small-businesses/index.html)  
The Federal Reserve has decided to raise its benchmark rate by 75 basis points (0.75%) for the second consecutive month. Here is what that means for your business.

### [Bookkeeping software for small business: what it is and why you need it](/content/resources/bookkeeping-software-for-small-business-what-it-is-and-why-you-need-it/index.html)  
Are you still using spreadsheets to track your business expenses? Read this article for recommendations on bookkeeping software and make the change now.

### [When to hire more workers for your small business](/content/resources/when-to-hire-more-workers-for-your-small-business/index.html)  
Understanding when to hire is just as important as knowing how to hire. Ask yourself these four questions before you decide to take on new staff.

### [Losing access to Brex? Try these replacements](/content/resources/losing-access-to-brex-try-these-replacements/index.html)  
Small businesses will not be able to access their Brex accounts after August 15. Here are some potential substitutes that could work for your business.