Fundera

MAY 1, 2017

What’s a successful entrepreneur’s secret recipe for starting their own business? For many, it’s the combination of a great idea, a motivated team, the time to invest into the startup (and some money here and there), and a healthy dose of hard work. That last ingredient—work ethic—is often what makes or breaks a business owner and their company. So to keep you motivated as you start and grow your business, we asked entrepreneurs in the same boat as you: “What work ethic quotes keep you and your

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Small Businesses 93

Abrigo

MAY 5, 2017

Interest rates may be important to small business borrowers, but when it comes to how satisfied they are with recent borrowing experiences, it’s not all about the money. Instead, applicants have more gripes about the process they encountered at financial institutions than about the financial aspects of their transactions, according to the 2016 Small Business Credit Survey by the Federal Reserve.

Credit Unions 60

Credit Unions Credit Application Small Businesses Transactions 60

GoCardless

MAY 3, 2017

European businesses and consumers have unique preferences when it comes to paying for goods and services online. Optimizing the payment process allows US companies to beat their competition and capture these customers, who are ready and willing to spend.

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Fundera

MAY 3, 2017

Whether it’s an oceanfront restaurant on the Jersey Shore or an Italian ice stand in Ohio, the same rule applies when it comes to hiring help for the summer: Staff more people than you think you need. That’s at the root of the best and worst experiences with summer help for Darrell Wordelmann, who is the general manager of Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant in Long Branch, New Jersey, and Alison Hunter, who is the manager of Rita’s Italian Ice in Gahanna, Ohio.

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Fundera

MAY 4, 2017

You know the saying too well: “It takes money to make money.”. Sometimes you just need extra capital to grow your business. If you’re not willing to give up equity in your company or don’t qualify for small business grants , then taking on a business loan could be the way to go. However, business loans certainly aren’t free money to use as you please for your business.

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Small Businesses Credit and Collections Credit Scoring Invoice Amount 85

Fundera

APRIL 29, 2017

Managing business finances is one of the big challenges facing entrepreneurs. Your ability to survive and thrive as a business owner often depends on making sure you have the financing for day-to-day and long-term needs. This takes skills that you undoubtedly already have and are using in building your business. Learn more below about how your communication, confidence, and proactive mindset can serve you well in your lending relationship. 1.

Small Businesses 75

Small Businesses 75

Abrigo

MAY 3, 2017

Data analytics are gaining momentum as they are increasingly being used during the audit process. As auditors know, data analytics are required during both the beginning and the end of an audit. However, analytics can also be employed efficiently and effectively as substantive procedures. Data analytics can easily do the work that previously relied on human inspection, work such as determining whether a sale or expenditure is customary based upon data-driven parameters.

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Accounting Firms Transactions Credit Scoring Credit Risk 60

Abrigo

MAY 2, 2017

Attend any conference, webinar or professional development course and you will most likely hear the buzz on the importance of becoming more relevant to your clients, adding advisory services and delivering more value. While it sounds great in theory and everyone agrees, just how is this to be accomplished when most of your efforts are currently focused on finding new clients for the seeming financial security of gaining a heap of tax and compliance work?

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Accounting Firms 60

Abrigo

MAY 1, 2017

Guest post by Linda McMahon, SBA Administrator Once upon a time…. It’s the classic opening to our favorite fairy tales. As children we dream of magic potions and knights in shining armor that will provide our happily ever after. How were we to know that our own hard work, skill and determination could be far more effective? Once upon a time, my husband and I started our business sharing a desk.

Small Businesses 60

Small Businesses 60

Fundera

MAY 5, 2017

My last article was all about QuickBooks Credit Card Payments. In it, I mentioned the Intuit GoPayment app but didn’t go into any details. This month, I’m digging into the details of Intuit GoPayment and show you how easy it is to use. What is Intuit GoPayment? Intuit GoPayment is the mobile aspect of the Intuit’s credit card processing service.

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Credit Card Payments Transactions 69

Fundera

MAY 2, 2017

If you’re gearing up to open a bar or restaurant, it’s likely you’re interested in snagging a liquor license. And for good reason! Liquor sales tend to have some of the largest profit margins of anything off a menu, averaging between 75%-80%, according to the Small Business Chronicle. Though it may be 5 o’clock somewhere, there are regulations you must adhere to, including licensing, in order to run a business with alcohol legally.

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Small Businesses 66

Fundera

MAY 2, 2017

It can be confusing to determine your principal place of business when you operate in different locations. Some businesses have multiple store locations in different cities or states, and some smaller businesses operate out of a home or spend most of their time on the road visiting customers. In fact, with the recent surge in individuals working for on-demand services companies like Uber and TaskRabbit, more and more taxpayers are faced with the challenge of trying to figure this out.

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Deductions Credit and Collections 63

Fundera

MAY 3, 2017

If you’re looking for a solid, no annual fee, cash back card, TD Bank has you covered with the TD Business Solutions Visa. With cash rewards and a signup bonus, the TD Bank Credit Card is an attractive option for businesses that are just starting out and aren’t ready to commit to a hefty annual fee, or ones that rarely spend on travel. But is it the best business credit card out there?

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Transactions 60

Fundera

MAY 1, 2017

The success of your small business depends, in part, on the strength of your professional network. Forging those professional bonds might mean stepping outside your comfort zone and meeting new faces, which doesn’t always come naturally to many business owners. Networking events don’t have to leave you feeling anxious or sleazy. With the right balance of self-confidence and attention to others, you just might find your next big investor, future business partner, or new favorite client.

Small Businesses 65

Small Businesses 65

Fundera

MAY 4, 2017

Running your own business is hard work, and sometimes you need a little entertainment. Why not get some inspiration, too? Here are nine of the best entrepreneur movies of all time—and why. 1. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). When eccentric chocolate -maker Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) selects five lucky children to tour his top-secret factory, four of them are jaded, bratty, and blasé.

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Small Businesses 88