August, 2020

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The 15 Best Cities for Women Entrepreneurs in 2020

Fundera

What makes for a great city for women entrepreneurs? It’s a city where women have the means, opportunities, and support to start their own business. It’s a city where they are surrounded by other women entrepreneurs and where they earn the same as their male counterparts for the same work (which in much of the U.S. is still not a given). It’s also a place where women can hire from a community that champions them.

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Banks face an imminent credit crisis

Accenture Credit Management

The likelihood of a quick, V-shaped COVID-19 economic recovery is fading in many countries. The impact of the downturn—lower incomes, further job losses, diminished demand and more—is likely to endure, driving many consumer and business borrowers into default. A torrent of delinquencies will cause a new credit crisis that is likely to swamp but not….

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Top 5 Regulator Hot Topics During COVID-19 and Beyond

Abrigo

Key Takeaways FinCEN and federal regulatory agencies have been increasingly transparent in the first three quarters of 2020. Regulatory agencies understand that these are different times and are prepared to be more flexible in their examination. Regulators have determined there are five top hot topics that institutions should expect during their next exam.

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Open Sourcing Our Operations: Comp and Levels at StackSource

StackSource

Transparency is a core value for StackSource. So let's take it up a notch. Here are exactly how Capital Advisor levels and commission compensation work at our company.

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TeamUp + GoCardless: Now available in the US, Canada, Australia & New Zealand

GoCardless

Fitness business owners in North America and ANZ can now make use of both apps.

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9 Best Business Grants for Black Women Entrepreneurs

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Top Business Grants for Black Women. SBA 8(a) Business Development Program. IFundWomen. NASE Growth Grants. Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). Grants.gov. The Amber Grant Foundation. The Red Backpack Fund. Female Founders Fund. Black Girl Ventures. The most recent wave of the Black Lives Matter movement has amplified what Black people in America have known for centuries: Systemic racism is alive and well in America.

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Debt Service Coverage Ratio: How to Calculate DSCR

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What Is Debt Service Coverage Ratio? The debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) compares a business’s level of cash flow to its debt obligations, calculated by dividing the business’s annual net operating income by the business’s annual debt payments. A DSCR that’s greater than one indicates that the business has enough income to comfortably cover loan principal and interest payments.

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APR vs. Interest Rate: How They Differ

Fundera

If you’re shopping for small business loans , you might become confused by all the terminology that gets thrown your way. With factor rates, profit and loss statements, debt schedules, APY (annual percentage yield), real vs. nominal interest rates, all your business loan requirements come with a fair share of confusion. Two terms that are particularly misunderstood are annual percentage rate (APR) vs. interest rate.

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Top 5 Regulator Hot Topics During COVID-19 and Beyond

Abrigo

Key Takeaways FinCEN and federal regulatory agencies have been increasingly transparent in the first three quarters of 2020. Regulatory agencies understand that these are different times and are prepared to be more flexible in their examination. Regulators have determined there are five top hot topics that institutions should expect during their next exam.

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5 Ways Your Transaction Monitoring System Can Detect COVID-19 Related Fraud

Abrigo

Key Takeaways COVID-19-related fraud are not new typologies; they just have a new spin. Update your spike or anomaly scenarios to detect increases (or decreases) in aggregate transactions. Adjusting your velocity scenarios can help detect money mule scams and check fraud. . Experiencing life during a global pandemic is something most people never thought would happen in their lifetime.

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5 Ways Your Transaction Monitoring System Can Detect Covid-19 Related Fraud

Abrigo

Key Takeaways BSA officers need to stay aware of emerging fraud trends that are a result of the pandemic. Consider a risk-based lookback for your PPP portfolio to fight fraud. Embrace technology to help your department and institution successfully shift to remote work. Experiencing life during a global pandemic is something most people never thought would happen in their lifetime.

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Five Things BSA Officers Need to Know in COVID-19

Abrigo

Key Takeaways BSA officers need to stay aware of emerging fraud trends that are a result of the pandemic. Consider a risk-based lookback for your PPP portfolio to fight fraud. Embrace technology to help your department and institution successfully shift to remote work. The coronavirus pandemic has created a “new normal” for many industries, including the financial industry.

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Five Things BSA Officers Need to Know in COVID-19

Abrigo

Key Takeaways BSA officers need to stay aware of emerging fraud trends that are a result of the pandemic. Consider a risk-based lookback for your PPP portfolio to fight fraud. Embrace technology to help your department and institution successfully shift to remote work. The coronavirus pandemic has created a “new normal” for many industries, including the financial industry.

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Relating Fair Value and CECL: Misconceptions, Challenges, and Solutions

Abrigo

Key Takeaways The coronavirus pandemic has upended financial institutions' long-term business strategies, but now FIs have an opportunity to consider how consolidation can create greater efficiencies and better results – especially in the area of CECL and valuation calculations. FIs must confront misconceptions about relating fair value and CECL, such as the belief that discount rates are the same for fair value and CECL.

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Relating Fair Value and CECL: Misconceptions, Challenges, and Solutions

Abrigo

Key Takeaways The coronavirus pandemic has upended financial institutions' long-term business strategies, but now FIs have an opportunity to consider how consolidation can create greater efficiencies and better results – especially in the area of CECL and valuation calculations. FIs must confront misconceptions about relating fair value and CECL, such as the belief that discount rates are the same for fair value and CECL.

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Relating Fair Value and CECL: Misconceptions, Challenges, and Solutions

Abrigo

Key Takeaways The coronavirus pandemic has upended financial institutions' long-term business strategies, but now FIs have an opportunity to consider how consolidation can create greater efficiencies and better results – especially in the area of CECL and valuation calculations. FIs must confront misconceptions about relating fair value and CECL, such as the belief that discount rates are the same for fair value and CECL.

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Key Lender Steps Before Using the SBA’s PPP Forgiveness Platform

Abrigo

Key Takeaways The SBA's PPP Forgiveness Platform opened to lenders on Aug. 10, Before lenders can begin submitting their decisions on the forgiveness applications, they must acquire credentials to use the SBA platform. It's also a good idea to review thoroughly any documentation that lenders plan to submit along with their decisions. The SBA PPP Forgiveness Platform opened Aug. 10.

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Key Lender Steps Before Using the SBA’s PPP Forgiveness Platform

Abrigo

Key Takeaways The SBA's PPP Forgiveness Platform opened to lenders on Aug. 10, Before lenders can begin submitting their decisions on the forgiveness applications, they must acquire credentials to use the SBA platform. It's also a good idea to review thoroughly any documentation that lenders plan to submit along with their decisions. The SBA PPP Forgiveness Platform opened Aug. 10.

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Best Practices for Managing Credit Risk in Recession

Abrigo

Key Takeaways This recession is significantly different than the 2008 financial crisis, creating a unique credit environment for financial institutions. Economic downturns alter the credit memo's content and process to capture credit risk. Loan grading will need to be tweaked and specific sectors may need to be treated differently in the face of a recession.

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What Is a Niche Market and How to Find Yours

Fundera

Jeff Bezos had a vision to build an “everything store”—an internet company that sold nearly every product type all over the world. In 2020, it’s safe to say he was successful, as Amazon sells everything from web services for startups to Nicolas Cage pillowcases. But when Bezos launched Amazon 25 years ago, it was simply an online bookstore. Amazon’s origins are a fitting case study in niche marketing.

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Independent Contractor vs. Employee: What’s the Difference?

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Difference Between an Independent Contractor and an Employee. The key difference between an independent contractor vs. an employee comes down to taxes. An employer is responsible for withholding taxes, including income tax, social security tax, and Medicare tax from an employee’s paycheck. An employer is not responsible for withholding taxes from an independent contractor.

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Small Business Stimulus Grants and Relief Options

Fundera

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, small business owners all over the U.S. are looking for relief. After all, never before have so many businesses been forced to restrict their operations and navigate such limited foot traffic and consumer spending while still keeping the lights on. The good news is that between the federal relief options created by the CARES act , as well as state, local, and even private small business stimulus grants, there are places to turn to receive financial assist

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What Is Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and How Do You Calculate It?

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Knowing your cost of goods sold is one of the foundations of good business accounting. Although some service businesses show cost of sales on their profit and loss statement, for the purposes of this article we are going to focus on inventory-based businesses. Specifically, we are going to look at what cost of goods sold is, how to calculate cost of goods sold, and some common arguments regarding what is included in cost of goods sold—and what isn’t.

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Four ways banks can bolster their credit management

Accenture Credit Management

In my previous post, I highlighted three overlapping phases of the looming credit crisis and the implications for banks. As I mentioned recently on the World Economic Forum’s COVID Action Platform (Accenture leads the WEF’s COVID-19 Banking and Capital Markets Industry Action Group), the next few months will likely see the weight of activity shift….

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How to Enter Credit Card Charges in QuickBooks Online

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Using your business credit card is a convenient way to pay for purchases. When used properly, your business credit card can streamline your monthly payables process and simplify your bookkeeping. If you use a credit card with a rewards option, you can even earn money or other perks—like business travel—with each purchase. When you use your business credit card for purchases, though, it means you must account for those transactions in your bookkeeping.

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How to Make Your Own Business Cards From Home

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These days, the field of business marketing is quick to embrace the latest ways to reach any online audience, and we often forget that offline promotion can be equally vital. Contrary to experts’ opinions , the physical business card is not dead— it’s still a powerful tool. In certain fields and within specific age groups, these cards are a given.

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How to Change an Invoice Number in QuickBooks Online

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Invoice numbers serve a couple of important purposes in your business accounting operations. Firstly, invoice numbers help you catalog your invoices , making it easier for you to track what your customers owe you. This, in turn, helps you keep your accounts receivable up to date, which improves your business’s cash flow. Secondly, invoice numbers serve as a reference for your customers.

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Best Property Management Accounting Software

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Property Management Accounting Software: 6 Top Options. QuickBooks Online : Best for very small or new property management companies. QuickBooks Desktop Pro : Best for growing businesses that want to use QuickBooks. Properbooks : Best standalone tool with QuickBooks Online integration. Buildium : Best all-in-one software for smaller property management companies.

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How to Choose a Business Location: 8 Factors to Consider

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8 Business Location Factors. Decide on a business location type. Make sure the business location is within your budget. Consider your brand. Think about vendors and suppliers. Find a safe location. Go where there is demand. Think about recruiting efforts. Look for sites with parking options. Choosing a business location is not something that can be done on a whim—it’s a crucial step in starting a business.

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Accrual vs. Cash Basis Accounting: What’s the Difference?

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If you’ve ever accessed your financial statements from your bookkeeping software, you might have seen options for “cash basis” or “accrual basis” statements. Even if you don’t produce your own financial statements, chances are, you’ve heard the terms “cash basis accounting” and “accrual basis accounting.” You might have even noticed these terms on your business’s tax return.

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LegalZoom vs. LegalShield: Which Is Right for Your Business?

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Both LegalZoom and LegalShield are online legal services that aim to help entrepreneurs start a business and run it successfully and legally. While LegalZoom covers all of the United States, LegalShield has expanded their services into Canada as well, making it even more accessible. . Paying an attorney an hourly fee or a retainer can be very costly, and for small business owners, that expense can’t always be justified.