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July Jobs Report: What It Means for Small Businesses

marketing@liveoak.bank (Live Oak Bank) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:33:18 GMT

2026 Q3 BusinessPulse: Optimism Splits Between Small Businesses and the Middle Market

marketing@liveoak.bank (Live Oak Bank) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:45:01 GMT

Each quarter, we partner with Barlow Research to survey small business and middle market owners across the country. These conversations give us a deeper understanding of how businesses are feeling about their financial health, challenges and plans for future growth.

Using AI to Guide Your Pricing Strategy | Live Oak Bank

marketing@liveoak.bank (Live Oak Bank) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:15:01 GMT

There’s no doubt that pricing is a challenge for small business owners. Maintaining a competitive pricing strategy, covering costs and still delivering real value is no easy task. It’s not always clear where the right price lands, and you’re not alone facing that challenge. Implementing a strategic pricing strategy can help small business owners determine fair pricing while protecting their bottom line. In fact, 65 to 85 percent of organizations expect to adopt generative AI or agentic AI in pricing in the next one to three years, up from just 10 to 30 percent today. In this blog, we’ll explain how AI can support pricing optimization and what that can look like for your business.

June Jobs Report: What Small Businesses Need to Know

marketing@liveoak.bank (Live Oak Bank) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:02:36 GMT

Fraud is Evolving - How Do I Protect My Business and My Accounts?

marketing@liveoak.bank (Live Oak Bank) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:24:39 GMT

May Jobs Report: What Small Businesses Need to Know

marketing@liveoak.bank (Live Oak Bank) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:10:18 GMT

How to Automate Invoicing and Get Paid Faster | Live Oak Bank

marketing@liveoak.bank (Live Oak Bank) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:44:08 GMT

If you’re a business owner juggling late payments and chasing down past due invoices, you’re not alone – 56% of small businesses report having outstanding invoices. Unpaid bills slow down or skew cash flow, drain time and create stress that pulls you away from doing what you do best: running your business. That’s where an invoice automation software can help. This will help streamline billing, reduce errors and get you paid faster - all of which are crucial parts to keep your business running. In this blog, we break down the practical, easy-to-apply tips to help you automate your invoicing process and take back control of your cash flow.

How to Choose a Business Checking Account

marketing@liveoak.bank (Live Oak Bank) — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:54:21 GMT

Opening your first business bank account is a big step, and choosing the right banking partner can set the foundation for everything that comes next. If you’re a business owner ready to take that step, Live Oak Bank brings deep small business expertise and a digital‑first approach designed to support entrepreneurs from day one. With a long track record of helping businesses grow, Live Oak makes opening your first business checking account clear and simple.

April Jobs Report: What Small Businesses Need to Know

marketing@liveoak.bank (Live Oak Bank) — Fri, 08 May 2026 15:31:16 GMT

Job growth slowed, but the labor market remains firmly stable.

In April, U.S. employers added 115,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. For small business owners, this signals an economy that is cooling into a slower, more deliberate growth phase, not one that’s pulling back.

2026 Small & Middle Market Report: Q2 Outlook & Growth Trends

marketing@liveoak.bank (Live Oak Bank) — Fri, 08 May 2026 00:12:23 GMT