As a small business owner, you have so much on your plate that it can be difficult to focus on your business credit report. Unlike your sales numbers or your expenses, it’s not something that comes up on a daily basis. On the other hand, when the time does come to care about your business […]
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By Richard D. Harroch and Don Keller Startup companies often prepare an “investor pitch deck,” which is a slide presentation summary of the company, its team members, the company’s products and technology, and other key information. The investor pitch deck is often used by the startup when trying to raise seed, angel, or venture capital
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A business credit card can be much more than a convenient way to pay for purchases. These cards can also provide lucrative rewards, superior fraud protection, and can smooth out cash flow. According to the Federal Reserve’s 2019 Small Business Credit Survey, 52% of firms with 1 to 499 employees use credit cards on a
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Most businesses don’t have trunks of money sitting around, filled with unlimited cash reserves. On the contrary, juggling cash flow and managing your accounts receivable (AR) is probably a necessary evil you detest and that takes up way too much of your valuable time. When you provide a service or sell a product, you invoice
If you’re a small business owner looking for ways to grow your business, you’ve likely investigated the possibility of acquiring some outside financing in the form of a business loan. Also known as debt financing, this form of funding can be preferable to venture capital, because you maintain control of your business rather than selling off
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How do women entrepreneurs finance their small businesses in 2019? According to the 650 female small business owners surveyed in Visa’s State of Female Entrepreneurship study, 61% chose to self-fund their own startup. The decision to self-fund, according to the report, is one that the majority of women in business often make out of necessity.
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You should probably have a good handle on your company’s cash flow, but do you ever wonder how your company compares with other small businesses? Intuit QuickBooks recently released a global study, the State of Small Business Cash Flow, which reveals the cash flow challenges experienced by small business owners and self-employed workers around the world. The study
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The gender pay gap is real, pervasive, and expansive, and it occurs across almost all industries and occupations. In fact, it isn’t just about traditional employment—even small business owners seeking financing face similar issues. Welcome to the funding gap. According to data collected and analyzed by Fundera, female entrepreneurs receive fewer loans, of smaller
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Identity theft is a serious crime that impacts the lives of over 10 million people each year and the numbers are rising. Although the risk of identity theft is year-round, the holiday season can put both consumers and businesses at a heightened risk. Did you know 1 out of every 20 people is at risk
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If all you know of crowdfunding for startups is the world of Kickstarter, you’re missing out on a booming opportunity to raise money online. Equity crowdfunding (aka crowdinvesting) is not right for every startup, but for some entrepreneurs, it can be a terrific way to raise capital and get great investor expertise for your small
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