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The Right Bank for Your Small Business
Business owners should look for a bank that is reliable even before the inception of their company. Here are some things to consider when looking for that perfect bank.
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3 Ways to Budget for a Startup
Since the past is often the best indicator of the future, it is relatively easy to budget for an existing business, but how do you budget for a new business. Learn 3 ways how.
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Credit Cards for Businesses
A business credit card is helpful during tough financial times. These credit cards not only provide owners with the funds they need, they can also help owners establish business credit.
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Enhancing Your Credit with a Credit Card
While perfect credit is not a requirement to start a business, it does help if you need to secure a loan, purchase large amounts of inventory and supplies or need to rent office space. The guest article below shows how getting a credit card and using it wisely can boost your credit.
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A Guide to Self-Assessment Tax Returns for Small Businesses
The deadline date for submitting your tax return is creeping up – 31st January is just around the corner and many first time submitters may have been putting bringing together their company accounts and doing their return out of fear or ignorance of how it should be done. Fear not, filling out a self-assessment form couldn’t be simpler.
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How to Start a Debt Management Business
If you have a passion for helping others and are good at making financial decisions, then running a debt management firm may be for you. Learn what's needed to start one here.
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Decisions a Business Must Make
One of the biggest decisions a business must make is how to accept payments. This article shares why accepting credit cards could benefit your company.
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Going Green is the New Black
Going green could spell black for your business, and this is especially important for small businesses. While it requires more heavy lifting and thinking on your part at the onset, the payoff is great in that it will help you reduce waste and operate more efficiently.
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Peachtree vs. Quickbooks: Which is Right for You?
Puzzled by small business financial software? If so, this article will help you choose the right one for your business.
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Credit Card Processing for Mobile Businesses
Are you an entrepreneur who is always on the go? Do you want the ability to accept payments no matter where you are? If you answered yes to these questions, then you must consider mobile credit card processing for your small business.
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Benefits of Merchant Accounts for Small Businesses
If you’re a small business looking to grow, one of the most important decisions you will make is how to accept payments from your customers. There are several advantages to having your own merchant account, which allows you to take credit and debit card payments online or offline.
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Top 3 Keys to Bootstrapping Your Startup
Adam Hoeksema, Founder and CEO of ExecutivePlan, shares the top 3 keys to bootstrapping your startup business.
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Bootstrapping 101: Why Your Startup Doesn’t Need Outside Investment
Today’s guest blog is by Adam Hoeksema, Founder and CEO of ExecutivePlan. Adam is the author of a blog which assists entrepreneurs in the process of writing powerful business plan executive summaries, preparing stand-out elevator pitches, and hurdling the many obstacles encountered during the startup phase of a business. His …
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Credit Card Processing is a Must for Small Businesses
Have you ever thought about accepting credit cards for your business? The days of only accepting cash, checks and money orders are gone. Our guest author, Phillip Parker, shows how easy it can be for you to start taking credit cards as a form of payment for your business today. …
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Surety Bond Basics for New Entrepreneurs
Today we have a guest post from Kristen Bradley of SuretyBonds.com. She shares information on how surety bonds work and how to purchase a bond if it’s required in your industry: Simply having a great idea isn’t enough to succeed given the current struggling economy and competitive business market. To …
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Financing Your Small Business
Finding money can be one of the biggest hurdles for a small business owner. Whether you desire to open a chain of restaurants or an Internet-only business, capital is required to fund your dreams. Here we will explore the different types of funding available to you:
Debt financing includes any money you will pay back. It does not require you to give up equity in your company and can be a good choice for entrepreneurs who have not been able to attract the attention of investors. This type of financing...
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