Fundera

JUNE 8, 2018

So far, 2018 has been a year of activism for women. The #MeToo movement included women in nearly every industry exposing workplace sexism and harassment. It’s grown into the action-oriented #TimesUp movement. Equal pay has taken a front seat, too, with major court rulings aiding efforts to close the gender pay gap. And the second anniversary of the Women’s March in January attracted hundreds of thousands of people all over the country.

Bankruptcy 111

Bankruptcy Small Businesses 111

GoCardless

JUNE 4, 2018

Churn definitions and benchmarks from the likes of ChartMogul, Profitwell and Recurly, as well as action steps to help you tackle voluntary and involuntary churn.

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Fundera

JUNE 6, 2018

At their very best, small business loans work wonders to alleviate a business’s financial burdens. But for a business with cash-flow issues, getting a small business loan with a down payment actually adds to the stress. Because if a loan requires a down payment , you need to provide that cash, stat, in order to receive your loan at all. That’s why many borrowers hope to find no money down small business loans.

Small Businesses 89

Small Businesses Default Credit Card Payments Credit Scoring 89

Fundera

JUNE 7, 2018

Shows including Flip or Flop and Flipping Out have a firm hold on US television sets, and house-flipping is at a six-year high. There’s no wonder, then, that more people than ever are interested in how to start a house-flipping business. For enterprising investors who aren’t afraid of hard work, flipping a house is an exciting opportunity for short-term investment.

Credit Scoring 85

Credit Scoring Small Businesses 85

Fundera

JUNE 4, 2018

For most small business owners, locating and obtaining funding for startup or growth expenses is an important step along the path to success. But it’s an overwhelming one, which is why many business owners seek out small business loan assistance. If you’re brand new to business ownership, the business loan process might leave you feeling overwhelmed, with no idea where to start.

Small Businesses 80

Small Businesses Credit Scoring 80

Fundera

JUNE 5, 2018

On the surface, business credit cards and small business loans are obviously different products. But, when you get down to the bones, both financing solutions involve a lender trusting a borrower to repay their debt. That’s why your small business loan often requires collateral to secure. And that’s why, whether you know it or not, signing up for a business cr e dit card most often means signing a personal liability clause.

Credit Scoring 71

Credit Scoring Default Small Businesses Credit Card Payments 71

Fundera

JUNE 8, 2018

Every SBA loan process looks different: Each SBA loan program has their own use-cases, intermediary lenders have their own qualification requirements, and every borrower has their own, unique needs. But if we can make a blanket statement about them all (and we will), it’s that SBA loans require paperwork. A lot of paperwork. Your SBA Form 912 is one, very important, sheaf in that stack.

Small Businesses 64

Small Businesses 64

Fundera

JUNE 3, 2018

Ditching the corporate world and striking it on your own can be an intimidating prospect, but it’s also an exciting one. That said, one of the main keys to entrepreneurial success is knowing how (and when) to market your services. In fact, it’s estimated that nearly half of small businesses fail after five years. Scary, right? If you’re thinking about transitioning into life as an entrepreneur, make sure you have the right setup so you’re equipped to go full-steam ahead.

Small Businesses 63

Small Businesses 63

Fundera

JUNE 4, 2018

Hearing the word “no” is the absolute worst. Especially when you hear it in context of being rejected for a small business loan. Getting turned down for financing is just as much of a bruise to the ego as getting turned down for a date—only there’s so much more at stake this time around. After all, your business is your livelihood.

Small Businesses 59

Small Businesses 59

Fundera

JUNE 2, 2018

Remember when you opened your Etsy store and sold your first few items? For any entrepreneur, that’s a special kind of rush. But as Etsy continues to make changes with increasing fees and lowering standards, you might be looking into Etsy alternatives. You have company if you don’t want your handmade goods next to mass-produced products in the marketplace.

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Transactions Small Businesses 111

Fundera

JUNE 6, 2018

Our personality traits affect all aspects of lives, like how we socialize, and even how we pick our ideal working environment. These characteristics manifest in the choices we make daily, and they can also impact our strengths and weaknesses at work. Some skills come more naturally to people who are more outgoing, while those who are more reserved might naturally excel in other areas.

Small Businesses 71

Small Businesses 71