# withhansa.com

> AI-optimized mirror of withhansa.com containing 50 pages totalling 49,011 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://withhansa.com. Last updated: 2026-08-05T02:18:11.585Z.

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## Homepage

- [Help your borrowers build business credit | Hansa](/content/site-root.html): Hansa helps commercial lenders offer credit building benefits for borrowers and reduce their delinquency risk. (327 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [How Federal Reserve rate hikes affect your business](/content/resources/how-federal-reserve-rate-hikes-affect-small-businesses.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. (1,674 words)
- [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. (1,712 words)
- [What's your secret sauce?](/content/resources/how-small-businesses-can-separate-themselves-from-the-competition.html): Read this article to learn about sources of competitive advantage and how you can use them to make your business stand out. (1,743 words)
- [What Is an SBA Loan? An Overview for SMBs](/content/resources/what-is-an-sba-loan-overview/index.html): Are you a small business owner asking “what is an SBA loan?” Read this guide and discover all things SBA, including how to apply with confidence. (2,759 words)
- [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. (1,000 words)
- [How data brokers hurt your bottom line (part 1)](/content/resources/data-brokers-costs-part-1/index.html): Data about your business is expensive and unreliable. Why are you getting stuck with the bill? (715 words)
- [SBA Loan Denied? Take These Next Steps](/content/resources/sba-loan-denied-next-steps/index.html): Your SMB needs money, you apply for SBA funding. But what happens when you get the SBA loan denied? It’s not the end of the road—here are your next steps. (2,352 words)
- [Buy now, pay later overview for small businesses](/content/resources/buy-now-pay-later-overview/index.html): Read this now and thank us later. Skip to the bottom if you only want our recommendations. (2,569 words)
- [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. (1,545 words)
- [AI for Small Business: A Beginner's Guide](/content/resources/ai-for-small-business-a-beginners-guide/index.html): AI is here to stay. And AI for small business is just getting started. Learn how AI can help your small business, with real use cases and examples. (2,283 words)
- [Cookie Policy](/content/cookie-policy/index.html) (1,511 words)
- [The Best Free AI Business Plan Generator Tools](/content/solutions/free-ai-business-plan-generator/index.html): Need a business plan you can share with lenders or funding providers? Use THIS AI business plan generator to create a professional plan in minutes. (1,946 words)
- [Beneficial Ownership Reporting For Small Businesses in 2024](/content/resources/beneficial-ownership-reporting-for-small-businesses-in-2024.html): Stay ahead in 2024: navigate the new era of small business reporting with our comprehensive guide on Beneficial Ownership. Understand the Corporate Transparency Act's impact, reporting requirements, and the role of FinCEN. (1,525 words)
- [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.html): Are you still using spreadsheets to track your business expenses? Read this article for recommendations on bookkeeping software and make the change now. (1,320 words)
- [SBA Loan Checklist: Requirements and Documentation Needed for an SBA 7a Loan](/content/resources/sba-loan-checklist/index.html): Use Hansa’s comprehensive checklist to streamline your SBA loan application process, and discover every essential requirement and document needed to successfully apply for your loan. (2,009 words)
- [What Are NAICS Codes? The Impact on Business Funding & Credit](/content/resources/what-are-naics-codes-the-impact-on-business-funding-credit.html): Learn how NAICS codes impact your business funding and credit opportunities. Discover the significance of choosing the right code to improve your financial prospects and compliance. Explore strategies to navigate high-risk classifications and secure favorable terms. (1,597 words)
- [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. (1,231 words)
- [The Small Business Owner’s Guide to SBA Form 912](/content/resources/sba-form-912-requirements/index.html): Our complete guide to SBA form 912 helps small business owners expertly navigate the process and ensure they meet the “good character” standards. (1,491 words)
- [Salary vs owner's draw: how to pay yourself as a small business owner](/content/resources/salary-vs-owners-draw-how-to-pay-yourself-as-a-small-business-owner.html): Knowing how to pay yourself as a business owner can be complicated. Read this article to determine the best option for you and your business. (1,266 words)
- [Term Loans](/content/use-cases/term-loans/index.html) (212 words)
- [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. (827 words)
- [Business Financing](/content/resource-categories/business-financing/index.html) (309 words)
- [Comprehensive review of small business insurance](/content/resources/comprehensive-review-of-small-business-insurance/index.html): There are many types of insurance for small business owners. Read this article to review the various options. (1,228 words)
- [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. (932 words)
- [Trade Credit](/content/use-cases/trade-credit/index.html) (234 words)
- [Credit Cards](/content/use-cases/credit-cards/index.html) (226 words)
- [Workers' compensation insurance for small businesses](/content/resources/everything-you-need-to-know-about-worker-compensation-insurance.html): Everything you need to know about workers' compensation insurance: protect your workers and your business with one plan. (789 words)
- [SBA 7(a)](/content/use-cases/sba-7-a/index.html) (708 words)
- [CDFIs](/content/use-cases/cdfis/index.html) (246 words)
- [5 Key Differences Between SBA 504 Loans vs. SBA 7(a) Loans](/content/resources/sba-7a-vs-504-loans/index.html): As a small business, it’s critical to understand SBA 504 loans vs. 7(a) loans in order to make informed borrowing decisions. We break down their differences and what you need to know. (1,114 words)
- [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. (1,133 words)
- [Separating Business & Personal Finances](/content/resources/separating-business-and-personal-accounts-why-its-crucial-for-small-business-owners.html): Keeping your personal and business finances separate is crucial for the success of your business. Read this article to learn why. (769 words)
- [How to protect your small business from inflation](/content/resources/how-to-protect-your-small-business-from-inflation/index.html): When the economy runs hot, your costs go up. Read this article to avoid getting burned by inflation. (922 words)
- [Industry Insights](/content/resource-categories/industry-insights/index.html) (345 words)
- [Why did Brex stop supporting small businesses? An explanation and a path forward](/content/resources/why-did-brex-stop-supporting-small-businesses-an-explanation-and-a-path-forward.html): On June 17, Brex announced it would no longer serve small businesses. Why is Brex “abandoning the very segment it started out to serve?” At Hansa, we believe that Brex’s decision is a symptom of structural problems in the small business market that hurts small businesses. (843 words)
- [Getting Started](/content/resource-categories/getting-started/index.html) (314 words)
- [How to evaluate a partner for your business](/content/resources/how-to-evaluate-partner-business/index.html): Choose the right partner for your business by answering these three questions. (536 words)
- [How data brokers hurt your bottom line (part 2)](/content/resources/data-brokers-costs-part-2/index.html): The enterprise sales process leaves small businesses behind. (702 words)
- [Business Strategy](/content/resource-categories/business-strategy/index.html) (325 words)
- [Business Growth](/content/resource-categories/business-growth/index.html) (302 words)
- [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. (705 words)
- [Self employed or small business owner: which one are you?](/content/resources/self-employed-or-small-business-owner-which-one-are-you.html): Are you self-employed or a small business owner? Read this article and learn the difference. (517 words)
- [Disclaimer](/content/disclaimer/index.html) (550 words)
- [Hansa Blog](/content/blog/index.html): Industry insights and resources for lenders and creditors—everything yu need to know about credit reporting. (251 words)
- [Artificial Intelligence](/content/resource-categories/ai/index.html): Learn more about how AI can be used for your small business. (50 words)
- [Factoring](/content/use-cases/factoring/index.html) (193 words)

## Products

- [Furnish commercial payments to the credit bureaus | Hansa Credit Reporting](/content/product/credit-reporting/index.html): Hansa helps lenders report commercial borrower payments to the credit bureaus and reduce the risk of delinquency. (396 words)
- [Help your customers build their business credit  |  Hansa Embedded Credit Dashboard](/content/product/embedded-credit-dashboard/index.html): Hansa helps customers track reported payments to the credit bureaus and provides a platform to track business credit scores over time. (394 words)
- [Retarget your existing customers with offers and renewals | Hansa Retargeting](/content/product/retargetingwithoffers/index.html): Hansa helps lenders display offers and renewals along with the embedded credit monitoring experience. (364 words)

## Resources

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