Where's the Money? How to Get SBA Funding for Your Business

Where's the Money? How to Get SBA Funding for Your Business

From Elevating Enterprise with Jazzy T by Jazzy T + RJ Williams

March 5, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 13

About this episode

This episode discusses how SBA loans can assist entrepreneurs in accessing capital to grow their businesses.

Ep. 13 If you’ve ever hit a wall trying to access capital, this episode of Elevating Enterprise breaks down how SBA loans can help you start, stabilize, or scale your business. Mary Stone, Senior Vice President and SBA Manager at M&T Bank is here to break down what SBA loans really are, why they exist, and how programs like the SBA 7(a) loan help entrepreneurs secure funding when traditional lending may feel out of reach. This conversation gives you the inside track on how to approach lenders, prepare your application, and leverage the resources available to small business owners. Because sometimes the difference between stuck and scaling is simply knowing which financial doors to knock on. 🔑 In This Episode • What the SBA 7(a) loan program is and who it’s designed for • How SBA loans help businesses that may not qualify for traditional lending • What lenders actually look for when reviewing your application • How long approvals can take—and what impacts the timeline 🔗 Resources Mentioned • SBA Loan Programs: https://www.sba.gov • Small Business Development Centers: https://americassbdc.org • SCORE Mentorship: https://www.score.org • M&T Bank: https://www.mtb.com 🎧…

People in this episode

Guest: Mary Stone

Topics covered

  • SBA loans
  • business funding
  • entrepreneurship
  • small business resources

Keywords

  • SBA 7(a) loan
  • capital access
  • lender application
  • business growth

Mentioned in this episode

Products: SBA Loan Programs, Small Business Development Centers, SCORE Mentorship, M&T Bank

Places: Rochester, New York

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