The Morning Blend: Achieving and Planning for Financial Freedom
Elon Musk recently put in a bid to buy Twitter for $43 billion. It's only a piece of his reported $215 billion net work, but he cannot simply spend $43 billion, nor can he just go to a bank and get the money. His net worth, like many business owners, is tied up in his business and thus unable to simply do as he please on his own.
Even if you are not a business owner, how you plan your financial future is important.
Operations
September 09, 2025
Protecting Your Small Business from Financial Fraud
Small businesses are often the heart of their communities, but they may also be prime targets for financial fraud. Unlike larger corporations, most small businesses don’t...
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Business Stories
August 26, 2025
How A&A Equipment & Supply is Growing With Help From Centrust
When Joseph Cruz acquired A&A Equipment & Supply in December 2024, he wasn’t just buying a business, he was stepping into a legacy. The Illinois-based company served the...
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Centrust Community
August 21, 2025
The Morning Blend: Larger SBA Loans Help Fuel Small Business Growth
In the latestMorning Blend segment, Joseph Cruz, owner of A&A Equipment & Supply Co., joined Tom Meyer, executive vice president of community SBA lending at Centrust Bank,...
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