Abrigo
OCTOBER 10, 2017
By John Brown, Founder of Business Enterprise Institute, Inc. Setting goals is critically important when you approach the inevitable exit from your business. Without goals, even the strongest systems fail, as they have no purpose to work toward. Your goals are what guide your process toward a successful exit, and without them, you will find wheels spinning in the mud of indecision.
Fundera
OCTOBER 12, 2017
Just because the glass ceiling exists certainly does not mean that it should. And perhaps it’s just starting to crack : women own around 40% of businesses in the U.S. In China, the world’s second largest economy? Women account for 55% of all entrepreneurs. This is great news. Studies, personal anecdotes, and experience tell us that women make great business owners , and in honor of October’s Women in Small Business Month, we’ve compiled a big ole list of just why that is. 1.
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Fundera
OCTOBER 11, 2017
Do you find yourself scrambling to prepare for tax season? Have you ever found yourself wishing for a checklist to help you prepare? Preparing for tax season can be daunting, even if you have kept up with your bookkeeping and record keeping throughout the year. Preparing for tax season doesn’t have to be daunting. Following is the ultimate small business tax preparation checklist. 1.
Fundera
OCTOBER 7, 2017
Boo! Did we scare you? It’s easy to get a customer’s attention with Halloween-themed marketing. October is a great month to engage your consumer base in fun, simple—and yes, perhaps spooky—ways. Bonus? It’ll be good for your business to get that all-important marketing push just before the holidays. Some marketing ideas work better for some businesses than others, but don’t worry: we’re not short on ideas.
Fundera
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Visiting a haunted house is a time-honored tradition during Halloween season. The months of September, October, and even into November are prime time for getting scared half to death by people in elaborate, grizzly costumes and terrifying props. It’s also (assuming you’re visiting a haunted house for entertainment purposes and not just some random abandoned mansion) a business.
Abrigo
OCTOBER 11, 2017
Policies are “the cornerstones for sound lending and loan administration,” and risk rating policies are a key component. Regulatory agencies lay out elements that loan policies should cover, such as what types of loans an institution will make and what information will be required from borrowers, but they rarely dictate the details. An institution must develop appropriate policies and procedures based on its size and the complexity of its portfolio.
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Fundera
OCTOBER 8, 2017
Are your business expenses becoming more difficult to manage? You might have avoided credit cards in the past, but it could be time to consider applying for your first business credit card. Whether you’re the sole proprietor of a small business or the owner of a large company, a business credit card can make handling expenses easier. You’ll also get some great deals and rewards along the way.
Fundera
OCTOBER 13, 2017
Do you run a small business with employees who are constantly driving around town on its dime? When this is the case, it’s easy to feel like all of your cash flow is being funneled directly into the pump. Plus, distributing or reimbursing money for gas and only gas can be a tricky thing to navigate. Well, the Shell business credit card can help you with all of these things.
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