Personal Digest: 36M small-business owners facing banking barriers

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Personal Digest: 36M small-business owners facing banking barriers
Digest Newsletter · Aug 8, 2026
Personal Digest: 36M small-business owners facing banking barriers

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36 million — 36 million small-business owners face banking barriers that choke growth, leaving many firms credit-starved despite rising hiring and optimism.

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