Fundera

MAY 28, 2017

As I sat down to write an article about the best finance apps available for contractors, I realized that there is really only one app that I want to talk about— Knowify. Knowify is the one and only app that works with QuickBooks Online that gives you everything you need to get your construction company onto the cloud. The construction industry was one of the last industries to get onto the cloud because of complex job costing and progress billing needs, and some contractors were also concerned

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Abrigo

JUNE 2, 2017

The critical factors clients seek in today’s firm are expertise, communication and the proactive supply of business enhancing advice. The performance on these three categories will set individual advising firms apart from their competition. As data becomes a more integral part of analysis in today’s technologically savvy world, it becomes clear technology’s influence on client acquisition will only become progressively more important.

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Fundera

JUNE 2, 2017

Credit is a funny thing. Many of us don’t even consider our credit scores until we need to take out a personal or business loan. Only then do we understand the implications of our credit score on buying a home, getting a car, or starting our dream business. Do small business startup loans with no credit checks exist? The short answer is no for traditional financing.

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Abrigo

MAY 31, 2017

In a recent article from Credit Union Insights , Frank Koechlein discusses the need for credit unions to grow into their analytical solutions. “When you were in college you didn’t start with advanced trigonometry, you started with the basics of math and each year you built on what you learned the year before. Why should developing an effective analytics strategy be any different?

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Abrigo

MAY 30, 2017

One of the biggest obstacles for many community banks and credit unions with aggressive growth goals is staffing. As the institution grows there is more for everyone to do, and additional staff is often necessary to keep up. However, growing the staff can be a real challenges for many banks and credit unions. For one thing, there is a limited number of qualified loan officers and credit analysts on the market, especially seasoned bankers that have the skills needed in a rapidly growing instituti

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Fundera

JUNE 1, 2017

We’ve all heard the saying before: No publicity is bad publicity. But as many small business owners know firsthand, getting publicity at all can be pretty challenging. . Since small business owners are often working with limited resources and staff, PR for small businesses is a different beast—and it takes some experimenting to get it right. Here are some of our favorite tips and tricks to help get your small business in the news.

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Fundera

JUNE 2, 2017

A business tax ID number, like a Social Security number for an individual, identifies your business to the IRS. For businesses, it’s called an Employer Identification number (EIN), and you obtain it from the IRS. However, the IRS isn’t the only entity that cares about your business tax ID number. You might need this number to open a bank account for your business, obtain a business license , or file state business taxes.

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Fundera

MAY 27, 2017

Patrice Banks – Girls Auto Clinic from Gail Mooney on Vimeo. Before Patrice Banks opened her small business, she turned to other women in her community and asked what they needed. What did they wish they knew? What did they want to learn more about? One common answer intrigued her: Women wanted to know more about taking care of their cars. Today, Girls Auto Clinic is solving that problem for women in Philadelphia through Banks’s hands-on workshops.

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Fundera

MAY 31, 2017

If you were to open up your wallet, odds are you’d find an American Express credit card (or business credit card) tucked into a fold. As a consumer in the United States, you know American Express as one of the biggest credit card issuers in the world. But as a small business owner, what do you know about American Express’s small business loans ? What do they offer?

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Fundera

MAY 28, 2017

As a small business owner, you know that taking risks is simply a hazard of the job. Being an entrepreneur is about facing challenges and putting a lot on the line for your business to succeed. Still, if there was a way to leave as little to chance as possible, wouldn’t you take it? According to a report from the Department of Homeland Security, almost 3 million green cards were issued between 2013 and 2015.

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Small Businesses 49

Fundera

MAY 30, 2017

In the U.S., nearly 29 million small businesses make up 99.7% of all commerce today. Of these small businesses, less than 1% earn the distinction of being profiled on the Entrepreneur 360 list. The list – established in 2015 – chronicles some of the most successful private companies in the U.S. to better understand what drives growth in today’s economy.

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Fundera

JUNE 1, 2017

A common question that tax practitioners often hear from our small business clients is “Why doesn’t my business get a tax refund?” Taxpayers , in general, receive a refund only when they have paid in more tax than was actually due on their return. So, how do you know if your business is due a refund? There are a few factors you need to look at. It Depends on Your Entity Type .

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Fundera

MAY 27, 2017

Earlier this week, American Express introduced their newest business credit card , the Blue Business Plus Credit Card. This card actually replaces one of the most popular business credit cards available, the Blue for Business Credit Card. We think it makes some serious improvements on its predecessor. In fact, for businesses looking to spend less than $50,000 on their business credit cards this year, we think it’s hands-down the best intro APR card anywhere on the market.

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Fundera

MAY 30, 2017

Applying for a business loan can have even a calm, cool, and collected small business owner biting their nails. Choosing the right lender and wading through application questions is bound to give any entrepreneur a few gray hairs. Luckily, we’ve got the perfect GIFs to help you blow off steam. 1. How you wish you could answer these application questions.

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