Fundera
AUGUST 16, 2017
When it comes to finances, small business owners have their work cut out for them: Not only do they need to manage their business’s finances, they have to manage their personal finances, too. And with personal and business priorities not always aligning, sometimes the task of managing both can feel like a juggling act. But as a small business owner, you can’t lose sight of your personal finances.
Abrigo
AUGUST 16, 2017
A recent Sageworks whitepaper addresses how banks and credit unions can leverage digital channels to grow the loan portfolio and remain competitive with the emerging trend of alt-lenders in the small business lending space. The banking industry has historically been able to play defense against newcomers because of regulatory and legal barriers to market entry.
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Fundera
AUGUST 15, 2017
Life coaches: They’re everywhere. You might have seen a Facebook page for one or noticed that your yoga instructor has taken on the role of personal, spiritual, or professional advisor to some of your classmates. With over 53,000 coach practitioners globally and 17,000 in North America alone ( according to a study by the International Coach Federation ), the field of life coaching is clearly resonating with its clientele.
Fundera
AUGUST 18, 2017
Getting a small business loan is a big step. The thought of giving up precious cash flow to service a loan can be pretty intimidating. Every dollar that flows through the business is precious capital that can be used to build the operation or sustain the livelihood of the business owner. Making the call to grow with borrowed funds or maintain the status quo can be a hard one.
Fundera
AUGUST 12, 2017
As a budding entrepreneur, you have many things to ponder. Protecting your business from liability lawsuits is one of the most important issues to consider. You do not want to invest time and money into your business only to realize that an unexpected claim turns into a serious financial setback. If your new business focuses on services offered to clients, you need an errors and omissions insurance , or E&O, policy.
Fundera
AUGUST 13, 2017
As a small business owner, there’s likely one thing on your mind that’s more important than almost anything else (except revenue): growth. In today’s economy, it’s a simple fact that brands that fail to grow are often left behind, and if you want your business to succeed, it’s not enough just to maintain your current audience—you need to expand it. There are a lot of ways you can expand the reach of your business.
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Fundera
AUGUST 13, 2017
Every day we’re side hustlin’—literally. By 2020, it’s estimated that 43% of the American workforce will be freelancers. The ever-growing gig economy has also had an effect on remote work , with telecommuting having grown 115% between 2005 and 2015. As more and more people embrace the flexibility that comes with being their own boss, they’re also facing some of the realities of working remotely.
Fundera
AUGUST 17, 2017
If you have a low credit score or don’t have a credit history, you might struggle to qualify for a business credit card. If that’s the case, a secured business credit card can help you rehabilitate your credit. But how do secured cards actually work, and when should you get one? We’ll walk through the mechanics of building credit with secured business cards and tell you some of the top options on the market.
Fundera
AUGUST 16, 2017
Xero might be the new kid on the U.S. accounting software block, but it is quickly gaining in popularity. Built “in the cloud for the cloud” and forgoing accounting jargon in favor of everyday terminology, Xero is easy for accountants and business owners alike to use and understand. Its interface is beautiful, too. As with any accounting software, new Xero users will want to take some training courses to familiarize themselves with it.
Fundera
AUGUST 17, 2017
For most entrepreneurs, the early days of starting a business involve a massive, never-ending learning curve. Whether you’ve graduated with an MBA or you’ve never taken a business class in your life, there is always a new problem to face, and you’ll always be learning how to improve the processes that allow your business to function and grow. Years ago, a struggling entrepreneur’s only options were to consult a mentor, enroll in a local college class, or figure things out as they went along!
Fundera
AUGUST 14, 2017
What are the best websites for small business owners to use to recruit awesome employees? Looking for qualified employees for your small business can seem like looking for a needle in a haystack. You probably don’t have an HR director to help you, nor do you have a lot of time in your busy day to spend weeding through résumés. But because your staff is small, the candidate you choose to hire can make a huge difference in the success of your business.
Fundera
AUGUST 12, 2017
It can be said that succeeding at the day-to-day game of building a small business often comes down to just one thing: How well can you react and adjust to the challenges and opportunities facing you on any given day? Some days, you might find yourself dealing with an unexpected personnel issue or hustling toward a tight client deadline. Other days, the opportunity to bring in a new major wholesale customer or purchase inventory or supplies at a great price may have you scrambling to make the mo
Fundera
AUGUST 18, 2017
Your first year in business can be a scary time for even the most prepared small business owner. Funding, promoting, and sustaining your small business are all challenging while your business is still young—you might have heard the statistic that one in four small businesses fail within their first year. Power through your first year with a few of our favorite GIFs, which we’ve handpicked to keep you charging ahead. 1.
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