A timely article over at the Wall Street Journal online, small business section.  For those of you contemplating a SBA loan, or in the process of acquiring one and it’s taking longer than you would like, some good tips on how to accelerate the process.   Most of the suggestions are more appropriate before you start, but all can be helpful to keep in mind.

Be sure to click over to the full article for all the details, but here are the six headlines:

• Update your financials
• Tap a preferred lender
• Ensure the right fit
• Hedge your bets
• Offer more backup
• Get help

Good luck!