Abrigo

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Key Takeaways Trepp's head of Commercial Real Estate Finance outlined the current CRE market and looked at the future of CRE during Abrigo's recent ThinkBIG conference. The overall CMBS delinquency rate in September declined from a near peak rate earlier this year. Forebearances rose in September, topping $31 billion. The pandemic's impact on CRE. This post by Hayley Collier , Trepp's Marketing Communication Specialist, was originally published on Trepp's blog and can be found here.

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Fundera

OCTOBER 13, 2020

According to the Urban Institute, a Black-owned bank is defined as a financial institution that provides services to minority communities and is 51% or more Black-owned. [1] Black-owned banks have been around since 1888, but they’ve stagnated in recent years. Although there were 48 Black-owned banks in 2001, there are fewer than 25 today (not including a number of credit unions). [2] As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to be at the forefront of people’s minds, it’s a good time to be mo

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Priority Credit Management Corporation

OCTOBER 30, 2020

In this post, we talk about tips to handle your accounts receivable in a recession. Thank you to Brad for putting together these videos! Brad has been in the credit and collections industry for the last four significant recessions. He has also helped companies in various industries, including construction, finance, food, media, distribution, retail, transportation, petroleum, and many more.

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blue dot counseling

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Overwhelmed by accounting apps? Conquer your FoMO (fear of missing out) because by no means are they all useful. The post Cloud accounting apps – are they all useful? appeared first on Blue Dot Consulting.

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Sansan

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Networking events for just about every industry you can imagine have moved online, removing the human aspect out of the process and replacing it with screens and webcams.

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StackSource

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Our commercial real estate market has been on a wild ride this year. Here's the data on different asset classes value returns and rent collections.

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Fundera

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Top Grants for Nonprofits. 3M Foundation. The Carnegie Foundation. The Coca-Cola Foundation. Walmart Foundation. Ford Foundation. Amazon Web Services Imagine Grant. Bank of America. Google Ad Grants. Google for Nonprofits. Does your nonprofit organization have an amazing project but need funding to get started? Despite your noble intentions and philanthropic efforts, you still need capital to launch programs that benefit individuals, communities, and even our planet.

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Priority Credit Management Corporation

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In this post we will discuss why a safe culture workplace is so important. Have you ever worked at a place where you were scared to make mistakes? Where you felt limited by what you could and couldn’t do because of harsh feedback or micromanagement? Have you ever been reprimanded by your supervisor in front of your colleagues for something you did and thought to yourself 'W ow, I'll never do that again'?

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GoCardless

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Christina talks about the issues around mental health for the black community.

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Sansan

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Remember that text-heavy onboarding guide you created? Chances are half your team hasn’t even read it yet.

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StackSource

OCTOBER 4, 2020

[25 Questions] Important bases to cover with your commercial real estate lender during your first call.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Key Takeaways Financial institutions are currently awash with liquidity and competitive markets are squeezing rates. Answer this question: Are we trying to decide what to do with the money you already have on the books, or are we trying to find ways to grow the balance sheet and going to need new funds as a result? Follow the simple decision guide as a starting point in your assessment of alternative options for excess liquidity.

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Fundera

OCTOBER 1, 2020

7 Steps to Create a Company Disaster Recovery Plan. Appoint a disaster recovery team. Make safety a priority. Check your insurance policies. Routinely backup important data. Assess the damage and respond accordingly. Fine-tune your remote working capabilities. Communicate with your vendors, suppliers, and clients. Developing a business disaster recovery plan feels especially relevant these days.

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Priority Credit Management Corporation

OCTOBER 16, 2020

“When I grow up, I want to be a debt collector.”. Said no one ever. I didn’t. I was raised on the farm, so my first career choice was to own an equipment repair shop. My dad and uncles could fix anything. (I mean anything!). As I got older, being clean and dressing in a suit held much more appeal. I remember driving down Jasper Ave in downtown Edmonton telling my parents.

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GoCardless

OCTOBER 27, 2020

UK customers can now benefit from easy to set-up and manage monthly payments.

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Fundera

OCTOBER 12, 2020

It’s been over six months since the Paycheck Protection Program first began accepting loan applications from small business owners affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Since then, the majority of borrowers have been left in the dark on whether the federal government will forgive their loan, according to Fundera’s latest survey of business owners. The PPP has undergone many changes since the program was first unveiled as part of the CARES Act.

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Fundera

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Running a small business comes with a lot of responsibilities, particularly when you have employees. Managing employee payroll is an important task that can often feel overwhelming. Luckily, thanks to innovative payroll services on the market, handling payroll can be streamlined and simplified. Two of the top names in the payroll business are Gusto and Square.

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Fundera

OCTOBER 8, 2020

What Is a Timesheet? A timesheet is a system for employees and contractors to record the number of hours worked during a specific time period or the amount of time spent on a specific job. Timesheets are often used to calculate payroll. You can use a piece of paper, a spreadsheet, or cloud-based software to create a timesheet. Having a good timesheet system helps every worker feels like their work matters and that they are fairly compensated.

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Fundera

OCTOBER 4, 2020

FormSwift is an online legal service that focuses on legal documents and forms. Not only can they help you craft things like employee handbooks and contracts, but they’ll also guide you through a business plan and even a job application. You can also upload your own documents and edit them with FormSwift’s PDF editing tool. The pricing options depend on how many people within your business will be using FormSwift.

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Fundera

OCTOBER 7, 2020

How to Write a Business Continuity Plan. Identify Your Business Objectives. Evaluate Your Risks. Develop Recovery Strategies. Pick a Designated Disaster Team. Enact Ongoing Training and Testing. Explore Your Business Financing Options. There’s nothing worse than an unexpected disaster, especially if you’re a busy business owner. No matter how much insurance you have, a severe disaster can (literally) destroy your business overnight.

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Fundera

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Getting money from a loan is just the start of a journey that will affect your business’s taxes, accounting, and budgeting until the loan is fully paid back. Therefore, understanding business loans and, more specifically, the concept of the loan principal is crucial for small business owners. . The truth is, when you take out a loan, you actually pay back two different things: the loan principal and the loan interest.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 26, 2020

BSA/AML Day was created by Abrigo in 2017 to honor the hard work BSA/AML professionals do each and every day to protect our financial industry and country. It is often a thankless job that operates behind the scenes and under strict regulatory scrutiny. We want BSA/AML professionals to know how much we appreciate the work they do to fight financial crime and stop illicit funds from entering our financial system.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Key Takeaways Gain an understanding of the current state of banking and future expectations. Learn how to support company culture and hiring long-term talent. Plan for new technology and innovations. The banking industry has faced many challenges in 2020, from transitioning to CECL, managing Paycheck Protection Program loans, and navigating an unprecedented economic recession.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Honor BSA/AML Professionals on October 26th Professionals across the nation are encouraged to celebrate National Financial Crime Fighter Day. . Share your story! Read More. History of BSA/AML Day Learn why BSA/AML Day was created and the significance of the day. How to Celebrate Find ways to honor and celebrate BSA/AML professionals. National Day Calendar Get more resources on this nationally recognized day.

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Fundera

OCTOBER 8, 2020

One of the first challenges new business owners face is managing their business’s bookkeeping. Not only is solid bookkeeping required to file your tax returns each year, but it is also necessary to have the financial information you need to make sound business decisions. Even with this inherent knowledge about the importance of bookkeeping, many business owners are still confused about it.

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Fundera

OCTOBER 29, 2020

As an entrepreneur, you’re likely of the mind that coming up with a great idea is much more exciting than having to raise the funds to make it happen. It’s tough to get a good idea off the ground, particularly if you’re a newly minted entrepreneur without a ton of experience with business financing. This paradox leads quite a few small business founders to platforms like Kickstarter, where they can appeal to individuals for the money they need to start their business, without needing to navigate

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Key Takeaways Economic relief payments are often subject to fraud – PPP is no exception. BSA Officers should be aware of PPP red flags to identify potential fraud. Pay attention to key indicators, like new EINs, abnormal transaction activities, and new business incorporations. Economic relief payments are often subject to fraud, and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is no exception.

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Fundera

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Poor user experience is common to many business websites. Not only does this issue damage a site’s look and feel, but it can also drive away potential customers and hurt a business’s performance as a result. In fact, studies report that 70% of customers abandon purchases because of poor user experience. [1]. Regardless of how great your product or service is, you’re going to need strong website UX in order to be successful.

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Fundera

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Maintaining a small business requires significant effort—not only do you have to focus on growing and adapting your business—you also have to establish processes for everyday tasks, such as payroll management. Luckily, there are many payroll software systems out there that allow you to fully automate your payroll so you don’t have to invest significant portions of your time managing this important business function.

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Priority Credit Management Corporation

OCTOBER 8, 2020

In Alberta, there are two lien deadlines for work associated with oil and gas. Depending on the type of work that you have provided, you may be eligible for either the 45 or 90-day lien deadline. . 90-day Deadline . If the work that you have provided is directly related to the extraction of minerals, then you will have 90 days from the last day of supply of originally contracted work to have your lien registered.

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GoCardless

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Content platform Converge discovered 70% of their customers wanted to switch.

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