﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:41:31 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Bank Michigan - Finance</title><link>https://www.bankmichigan.bank:443/Resources/Blog/rss/category/462/finance-1</link><atom:link href="https://www.bankmichigan.bank:443/Resources/Blog/rss/category/462/finance-1" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russ Bissell, IT Manager]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Q4:]]></title><link>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/q4</link><description><![CDATA[  Title: Q4 Is Here: 5 Conversations Every Small Business Owner Should Have With Their Banker Before Year-End    

 October marks the beginning of the final quarter of the year, and for small ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/q4</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[39a0ab1e-f67d-4d41-bf2d-c849f29fa93b-37]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russ Bissell, IT Manager]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SBA focused]]></title><link>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/sba-focused</link><description><![CDATA[  Title: SBA Loans Aren’t Just for Startups: 5 Times an Established Business Should Consider One    

 When you hear “SBA loan,” you might immediately think of someone launching a brand-new ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/sba-focused</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[39a0ab1e-f67d-4d41-bf2d-c849f29fa93b-36]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russ Bissell, IT Manager]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Why Are Community Banks Disappearing, and Why Should Small Business Owners Care?]]></title><link>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/why-are-community-banks-disappearing-and-why-should-small-business-owners-care</link><description><![CDATA[   

   

  Why Are Community Banks Disappearing, and Why Should Small Business Owners Care?  

 Over the past 20 years, the number of banks serving American communities has fallen ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/why-are-community-banks-disappearing-and-why-should-small-business-owners-care</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[39a0ab1e-f67d-4d41-bf2d-c849f29fa93b-34]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russ Bissell, IT Manager]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Title: What Is an SBA 504 Loan and How Can It Help My Small Business?]]></title><link>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/title-what-is-an-sba-504-loan-and-how-can-it-help-my-small-business</link><description><![CDATA[   

   

  Title: What Is an SBA 504 Loan and How Can It Help My Small Business?  

 If your small business is ready to purchase real estate, build a new facility or invest in major equipment, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/title-what-is-an-sba-504-loan-and-how-can-it-help-my-small-business</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[39a0ab1e-f67d-4d41-bf2d-c849f29fa93b-35]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russ Bissell, IT Manager]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[When Should You Call Your Local Banker]]></title><link>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/when-should-you-call-your-local-banker</link><description><![CDATA[   

  When Should a Small Business Owner Talk to Their Banker?  

 Many business owners think it’s time to call their banker when they’re ready to expand, purchase a building or make another ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/when-should-you-call-your-local-banker</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[39a0ab1e-f67d-4d41-bf2d-c849f29fa93b-33]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russ Bissell, IT Manager]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Small Business Options]]></title><link>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/small-business-options</link><description><![CDATA[   

  Should My Small Business Get a Line of Credit or a Term Loan?  

 When your business needs financing, choosing the right type of loan matters. Two common options for small businesses are ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/small-business-options</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[39a0ab1e-f67d-4d41-bf2d-c849f29fa93b-32]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russ Bissell, IT Manager]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SBA Loans]]></title><link>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/sba-loans</link><description><![CDATA[  What Is an SBA Loan and How Can It Help Your Small Business?  

 For many small business owners, growth requires capital. Maybe you're ready to purchase a building, replace equipment, acquire  ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/sba-loans</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[39a0ab1e-f67d-4d41-bf2d-c849f29fa93b-31]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russ Bissell, IT Manager]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Seasonal Small Biz Prep]]></title><link>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/seasonal-small-biz-prep</link><description><![CDATA[  How Can Small Businesses Prepare Financially for the Holiday Season?  

 For many small businesses, the holiday season can be one of the busiest—and most profitable—times of the year. But ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/seasonal-small-biz-prep</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[39a0ab1e-f67d-4d41-bf2d-c849f29fa93b-30]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Mitchell]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Beware Scam Calls Impersonating Banks]]></title><link>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/beware-scam-calls-impersonating-banks</link><description><![CDATA[ Getting calls from a bank or credit union?  Be on alert!  This month (June of 2024) the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) has warned about the increasing number of scams ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.bankmichigan.bank/Resources/Blog/beware-scam-calls-impersonating-banks</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[39a0ab1e-f67d-4d41-bf2d-c849f29fa93b-15]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>