Being a small business owner has lots of very difficult challenges that need to be met and overcome. Managing your finances is one of those many challenges that will no doubt be a substantial consideration for those hoping to maximize profits in a small business. Fortunately, there are many ways that you can keep your […]
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Many business owners haven’t had the opportunity to attend fancy college programs in business and finance. Nonetheless, there are many terms related to loans and credit that you need to understand, especially if you are about to apply for your first business loan. Here is IOU Financial’s rundown of important lending terms. ACH Transfer: An
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According to Benjamin Franklin, there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. Although tax season is still a few months away, it’s advantageous that business owners start preparing for it now. There are certain steps that need to be taken to be able to report the right amount to the IRS and make
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You might occasionally encounter a business owner who has a dim view of debt. That’s unfortunate, because debt, if you manage it properly, can help you grow your business. Here are several ways your business will benefit from the prudent use of debt: Accelerate growth: You can use loan proceeds to buy new equipment/facilities, hire
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For small business owners, bookkeeping serves as their personal scorecard. Numbers show your success and failure and give a quantifiable shape to your business results In a small business benefit, your future is on the line. You need to have a good overview of all the expenses and revenue. Perfect bookkeeping can save you a
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Small businesses play no small role in the U.S. economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), there are 29.6 million small businesses in the United States, which account for 99.9% of all the nation’s businesses. Small businesses clearly make up the backbone of the US economy. However, many small business owners remain perplexed
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A high business credit score will allow you to secure more financing for your business. Business credit scoring works almost like personal credit scoring—credit lenders will report business loans and repayment history to credit agencies, who will then calculate a business credit score. Because a good business credit score is essential for securing business loans,
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While most small business owners are well aware of personal credit scores (like those from FICO), the concept of business credit remains more elusive. Though 65 percent of business ownersuse credit for business purchases, only 50 percent of those cards are in the business’ name. This article tackles the basics of: What business credit is
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Managing your company’s finances is the most important part of running a business. Surprisingly, some business owners don’t know the first thing about organizing their finances. This is not only a problem because they can’t pinpoint exactly how much loss or profit they generate in a year, but for other, more serious concerns. Companies often
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New business owners become overwhelmed by expenses, taxes, and financial issues in a short time. With so much to do and manage, it is challenging to keep tabs on expenses. But, if you want to stay in business, you must keep your spending in check, stay on top of your tax responsibilities, and prioritize tasks
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