Author: Bernadette Abel
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2024 Small Business Grants, The Ultimate List
2024 has been and continues to be a great year for small business grant opportunities. But with the incredible number of grants available throughout the year, it could be a full-time job in itself to seek out each and every grant your business is eligible for. Consult this master list of grants available for small…
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How to Check Your Business Credit Score
What’s in your business credit report? Knowing what lenders see when they’re making financing decisions about your business can help you better prepare before applying for credit. Here are a few things to know about your business credit report. Plus, we cover seven websites that offer reports, including five where you can get a free…
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Kapitus Launches Building Resilient Businesses Contest with $250K to Assist Small Businesses
There are two new “most important questions” to ask yourself as a small business owner: “What can $100,000 do for my business?” and “How resilient has my business been through these trying times?” That’s because Kapitus is launching its inaugural Building Resilient Businesses (BRB) contest, with the top prize being $100,000. The contest is being…
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The Best Business Loans for Franchise Purchases and Improvements
Find the ideal business loans for franchise needs, including buying a franchise and funding franchises already in operation included.
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How to Recover from a Small Business Loan Rejection
Rejection always hurts, and when it’s from the bank on a small business loan, it can sting a little bit more than it did in high school. Loans are the lifeblood of most small businesses, and without them, the company could crash and burn. In fact, according to the Small Business Administration, 27% of the…
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Small Business Loan Application Checklist | Updated for 2023
Building and running a small business is hard. It takes conviction, leadership, sound management and, every so often, a much-needed injection of financing. In both good and lean times businesses are often faced with the decision to pursue some type of financing. However, applying for and acquiring small business loans and alternate financing can often be…
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5 things you don’t know about working capital — but should
Working capital – the amount left over after subtracting current liabilities from current assets – is the lifeblood of a small business. However, many people are still confused about its benefits and uses. Here are five things that many small business owners don’t know about this important resource that helps a company survive and thrive: 1. Working capital…
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What Red Flags Will Trigger an IRS Audit, and How to Minimize Them
Learn what will trigger an IRS of a small business
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7 Reasons Asset Based Financing Might Make Sense for Your Fast-growing Company
Fast-growing businesses may face a problem financing an expansion. But asset based financing may offer advantages over more traditional methods of borrowing money. Here’s what you need to know. How Asset Based Financing Works. Imagine that you are running a retail apparel company and need cash to grow your business. Instead of applying for a…
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The Ins and Outs of Equipment Leasing
Equipment Leasing is one way businesses can obtain equipment they need to build and grow their profitability