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Which Number Really Matters for Your Business Loan: SSN, FEIN, or D-U-N-S?

Which Number Really Matters for Your Business Loan: SSN, FEIN, or D-U-N-S?

Blog, Business Essentials, Economic Development, Finance
by Debra Schweikowsky | December 31, 2025 Business owners often ask why they need to use their Social Security Number (SSN) when they have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or a D-U-N-S number when applying for a business…
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January 9, 2026
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Networking and Cultivating Business Relationships

Networking and Cultivating Business Relationships

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January 5, 2026
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How to Build Your Business Credit in 6 Steps

How to Build Your Business Credit in 6 Steps

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January 5, 2026
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Revive Auto Works LLC of Pinellas County

From Wrenches to Wins: A New Shop Hits Its Stride

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December 16, 2025
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Armadillo Travel Adventures of Hillsborough County

Entrepreneur Turns Her Passion into a Growing Travel Business

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December 16, 2025
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French Flare of Pasco County

French Photographer Captures His Best Year Yet in Tampa Bay

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December 11, 2025
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ABA on Demand LLC of Hillsborough County

Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) Build a Thriving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Practice in Brandon

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December 8, 2025
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Casa Bruni of Hillsborough County

Event Organizer Activates Tampa Bay’s Culture and Community with Elevated Events

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December 3, 2025
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Bayview Plaza LLC of Pinellas County

Resilient Family Legacy: Boutique Resorts Rebuild in St. Pete Beach after Disasters

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December 3, 2025
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North Star Consulting of Hillsborough County

Business Owner Guides Students and Job Seekers Toward Their “True North”

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December 2, 2025
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Gotcha Covered Central Tampa of Hillsborough County

Opening the Shades to Success: A Bright Future for Tampa Bay Franchise Owner

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