Fundera

JANUARY 5, 2019

As a small business owner, you know all about embracing new opportunities when they knock on the door. You’re the chief decision-maker for your brand, and when new customer acquisition channels emerge, you’re curious because you see them as routes to sustained growth. Businesses like yours, the ones that adapt to a changing landscape and think about the future, are the companies that will be the 100-year enterprises of tomorrow.

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GoCardless

JANUARY 6, 2019

Optimise your payments strategy to drive changes in key business metrics like Churn Rate and Customer Lifetime Value, with this cheat sheet for Australian businesses from GoCardless and ChartMogul.

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Fundera

JANUARY 6, 2019

14 Common Small Business Startup Costs. Equipment: $10,000 to $125,000. Incorporation fees: Under $300. Office space: $100-$1,000 per employee per month. Inventory: 17-25% of total budget. Marketing: 0-10% of total budget. Website: About $25 per month. Office furniture and supplies: 10% of total budget. Utilities: About $2 per square foot of office space.

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Deductions Small Businesses Credit Scoring 76

Fundera

JANUARY 5, 2019

3 Best Tax Preparation Software for Small Business. TaxAct. TurboTax. H&R Block. Tax season always seems to be right around the corner—which means you should always keep your business taxes organized. And if you’re an entrepreneur doing tax prep yourself, you should make certain that you’re using the best tax preparation software for small business to make the process as painless as possible.

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Fundera

JANUARY 9, 2019

For every state or commonwealth within the United States, the secretary of state office is responsible for maintaining the database of all business entities registered in that state. Basic information from this database is a matter of public record, which can prove useful for citizens, business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs looking for information about a particular business.

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Small Businesses 61

Fundera

JANUARY 11, 2019

Depreciation is one of the most misunderstood accounting concepts. Many business owners think depreciation is nothing more than a calculation for tax purposes. Although your accountant will make a depreciation calculation as part of your tax return filing, there is so much more to this concept than a line on your tax return. Here, we will take an in-depth look at what depreciation is, the four most common depreciation methods and when you would use each type, and even how you can use depreciatio

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Fundera

JANUARY 6, 2019

As a small business owner, you know more than anyone how important it is to stay on top of your business finances. In a competitive business landscape, you have to keep a tight eye on profit and loss, which is particularly stressful when it’s your money on the line. Which is why terms like “expense reimbursement policy” can make some small business owners cringe.

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Fundera

JANUARY 11, 2019

When you’re a small business owner, there are a variety of ways to get paid by your customers and vendors. Some are simple, like cash, checks, or wire transfers. Others are a little more tricky, depending on the situation. If you have a more complicated transaction—say with an international party—you may need a surefire way to make sure you get the money you’re due.

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Fundera

JANUARY 10, 2019

When you hear the term “business expense report,” it could seem a tad misleading. You might think such records are meant to track every purchase your enterprise makes or every financial obligation incurred by your business. Actually, these reports are intended to document the costs that a proprietor or employee covers out of their own pocket that require reimbursement from the business.

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Fundera

JANUARY 9, 2019

Zions Bank Small Business Loans, Summarized. SBA loans with guarantee fees waived on loans of $125,000 or less. Business Access Loans of up to $50,000. Business term loans with terms of up to 84 months. Business lines of credit both secured and unsecured. Equipment financing both leasing and term loans. Commercial real estate financing in the form of lines of credit and term loans.

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Small Businesses Credit Scoring 40

Fundera

JANUARY 9, 2019

The 3 Synovus Business Credit Card Options. Synovus offers three business credit cards—Synovus Business Travel Rewards Visa Credit Card, Synovus Rewards Business Visa Credit Card, and Synovus Business Visa Credit Card. The Synovus Business Travel Rewards Visa Credit Card is great for frequent work travelers who want to put their business trips to work.

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Small Businesses 40

Fundera

JANUARY 8, 2019

What started in 2011 as a way to help WordPress users sell products through their website has turned into the most popular ecommerce platform in the world. According to the WooCommerce website , 30% of all ecommerce stores use WooCommerce. That’s three times as many as its next closest competitor—Shopify. So why doesn’t WooCommerce have the brand recognition of Shopify , or even BigCommerce ?

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Dashboards Small Businesses 40

Fundera

JANUARY 8, 2019

Whether you’re just starting your small business or you’ve been operating for some time, you might be in the market for a new bank. If you’re early into your entrepreneurial efforts, getting a business bank account is one of the first steps along your journey. If you’ve been in business for a while, you might be looking for a bank that better suits your needs.

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Fundera

JANUARY 8, 2019

What started in 2011 as a way to help WordPress users sell products through their website has turned into the most popular ecommerce platform in the world. According to the WooCommerce website , 30% of all ecommerce stores use WooCommerce. That’s three times as many as its next closest competitor—Shopify. So why doesn’t WooCommerce have the brand recognition of Shopify , or even BigCommerce ?

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Dashboards Small Businesses 40

Fundera

JANUARY 7, 2019

Northern Bank Business Loans: 5 Options. SBA 7(a) loans. SBA 504/CDC loans. Commercial real estate loans. Term loans. Lines of credit. If you’re running a business in New England, you’ve likely heard of Northern Bank, even if you’ve only driven past a branch or heard about them while researching banks. Northern Bank’s running status as the number 1 mid-sized bank in New England makes them a viable option for any of your business banking needs—especially if you need a business loan.

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GoCardless

JANUARY 6, 2019

Ring in the new year by waving goodbye to late payments.

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Fundera

JANUARY 7, 2019

What Is Cash Flow? Cash flow forms the basis of financial reporting. In a word, cash flow is the net amount of cash moving into and out of a business at any given time. The key word here is “time.” Cash flow can only be understood through the lens of a given timeframe. Many businesses track their cash flow on a month-to-month basis. Your cash flow provides you with a better understanding of your business’s liquidity, flexibility, and overall financial performance.

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Fundera

JANUARY 8, 2019

What Are Articles of Organization? In order to form a limited liability company (LLC), you must file articles of organization with the state and pay a filing fee. The articles of organization, called a certificate of organization in some states, include basic information about the LLC, such as the company’s name, address, and registered agent. Limited liability companies are a popular business entity choice among small business owners.

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Fundera

JANUARY 10, 2019

With the rise of alternative lending methods, like online business loans and even crowdfunding , securing business financing is more accessible now than it’s ever been. Still, though, conventional bank loans from brick-and-mortar institutions remain the gold standard for their generous loan amounts and repayment terms. Business owners based in Georgia—and who are well-positioned to score one of these coveted loans—can look into a State Bank business loan, as the bank has branches across the Atla

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Fundera

JANUARY 10, 2019

Everyone has felt burnt out at one point or another in their lives. Whether studying for four finals in a week or finishing every report for the end of the quarter, we’re familiar with the feelings of exhaustion and negativity that come along with working too hard. If you’re an entrepreneur, you may actually experience burnout more often than others.

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