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State of Small Business Lending: 2017 Spotlight on Women Entrepreneurs

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In our 2017 report, you’ll find some things have remained lamentably the same as last year. In particular, two of the most important numbers that lenders consider—personal credit score and the business’s annual revenue—show a widening gender gap. Since last June, the average credit scores for both men and women have risen.

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The State of Business Lending in 2017, According to Small Business Owners

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Respondents also indicated a disinterest in small business resources when 34.23% said they were “not at all interested” in seeing a free business credit score for their small business. Additionally, though many of these small business owners do check their personal credit frequently, they seldom check their business credit score.

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The Best Visa Business Credit Cards of 2017

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Whether you’re looking for travel perks, excellent rewards on everyday office purchases, 0% intro APR, or a way to build credit, Visa’s got you covered. We’re breaking down the many benefits Visa offers and reviewing the best Visa business credit cards of 2017. Best for building credit: Capital One Spark® Classic.

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10 Personal Finance Tips No Small Business Owner Can Live Without

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For 2017 tax returns, you can contribute up to 25% of your pay or $54,000. In 2017, contributions cannot exceed $12,500. The IRS allows for elective deferrals of up to $18,000 in 2017 ($24,000 if you’re older than 50), or an employer non-elective contribution of up to 25% of your compensation.

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Top 5 Credit Bureau Companies for B2B in 2023

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One possibility is by running a business credit score and report on new customers. What is a Business Credit Score and Report? A business credit score is a rating whose goal is to demonstrate how financially responsible a business is as well as its potential for profitability.

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Big Boss, Small Salary: Study Finds Most Business Owners Earn Less

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an hour in July 2017, and that rate at 40 hours a week ends up being $54,829 a year in earnings. The survey was conducted online between May 24 and May 26, 2017. Respondents were asked 79 questions across 5 categories: demographics, credit scores and credit cards, lending, lifestyle, and economic outlook.

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2019 Millennial Entrepreneurs and Money Report

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For certain aspects of credit, revenue, and business growth , young entrepreneurs are outperforming older generations of business owners. Key findings from the report include: Millennial entrepreneurs have lower personal credit scores compared to Gen X and baby boomer business owners. Personal Credit Score (300 to 850).