Starting A Car Wash Business: The Keys to Success

June 10, 2011

Over 4 million cars have already been sold in 2011 alone which means many of these drivers will be turning to car washes to keep their vehicles looking new. There are over 15,000 car washes in the US and this industry continues to grow as the economy recovers. If you are considering opening your own [...]

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The Self-Storage Business: Your First Year

June 8, 2011

This is the first in a series of posts on the challenges your self-storage business might face in the first year of opening a self-storage company.  Please contact Celtic Bank for more information on how we can help your business grow and succeed. You just opened a self-storage business. Construction has been completed, the paperwork is [...]

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Self Storage Franchise: The Keys to Success

June 6, 2011

A self storage franchise is a great way for new entrepreneurs or seasoned business owners to join a growing industry. This $22 billion industry is especially geared toward small business owners as it is 90% owned and operated by entrepreneurs. The Self Storage Administration reports that nearly 1 in 10 households utilize self storage and [...]

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How to Apply for a Small Business Loan

June 3, 2011

Confused how to apply for a small business loan? As businesses grow and develop, many find that they need added capital to continue with expansion plans. Whether it is the purchase of the land, equipment, or intellectual capital needed to drive a business forward, Celtic Bank specializes in helping business owners accomplish their goals.  That [...]

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The Self Storage Business: Breaking In

June 1, 2011

With over $20 billion in revenues last year and as one of the fastest growing industries for the past 35 years, the self storage industry is a great niche to start your small business. Here are a few tips to help you get on your way to opening a self storage business in your community: [...]

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Economic Gardening: Small Business and Entrepreneurs Drive US Economy

May 27, 2011

Traditionally, towns and cities have created job opportunities by luring big companies to set up shop locally and hire local citizens.  This is usually done through incentives such as tax breaks.  However, problems arise when cities must build infrastructure to support a newly increased population and do not receive tax revenue from the companies that [...]

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CAPLine Loans: Asset-Based and Export Working Capital Programs

May 25, 2011

Celtic Bank offers several types of small business loans to suit a variety of needs and challenges.  We would like to take the time to discuss why a CAPLine loan might be right for your business and explain the differences between our most popular loans, asset-based and export working capital programs. Many small companies suffer [...]

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Common Industries that Utilize SBA Loans

May 24, 2011

We all know that small business growth is important to the economic health of our communities, but many don’t realize the significance of these small businesses to the US economy. In fact, the number of small businesses (those with fewer than 500 employees) reached to 27.5 million in 2009. More surprisingly, small businesses account for [...]

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Top 10 SBA Lenders: Celtic Bank Named a Top Lender

May 20, 2011

Celtic Bank was recently named as one of the Top 10 Small Business Administration (SBA)  lenders in the nation as it awarded 130 loans totaling $151 million in the first six months of the fiscal year.  Celtic joined such prestigious names as JP Morgan-Chase, Wells Fargo, and U.S. Bancorp. SBA loans are loans designed for [...]

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Celtic Bank Gets Super Small Business Win with Motel Loan

May 20, 2011

Small Business Spotlight When Denver, Colo., resident Nath Vadher looked to fulfill his goal of purchasing a Super 8 Motel, he did not expect to be working with Celtic Bank when he looked for a motel loan.  Nath originally tried to go through traditional large banks this past summer.  But with the credit crunch in [...]

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