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Learn the ins and outs of what you need to have ready to secure funding for your business. We've covered the basics.

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What Is a Recession?
By Ross Mudrick | November 08, 2023
Learn what a recession is and how it might affect your business.
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Commercial Real Estate Loan Guide
By Dock David Treece | November 08, 2023
Learn how to qualify for a commercial real estate loan.
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What Are Withholding Allowances?
By Max Freedman | November 06, 2023
When paying employees, employers must take into account withholding allowances to know how much to deduct for income taxes.
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How to Offer Payroll Advances
By Julie Thompson | November 03, 2023
Employers can reap real rewards from offering payroll advances to financially stressed employees.
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How to Fill Out and File an HCFA Form
By Max Freedman | November 02, 2023
The HCFA form is what non-institutional practitioners use to bill insurance companies for services provided. Here's how to complete and file it.
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What Is Skip Tracing In Debt Collection?
By Max Freedman | October 26, 2023
What Is Skip Tracing In Debt Collection?
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What Is Forecasting And Why Do Small Businesses Need It?
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 26, 2023
Forecasting may not be on the top of your to-do list, but it's very important to run a successful enterprise.
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What Small Businesses Need to Know About FICA Tax
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 26, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About FICA Tax
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Small Business Loan vs. Cash Advance: What’s the Difference?
By Mark Henricks | October 24, 2023
Most businesses look to bank loans or a line of credit for funds, but a merchant cash advance is also an option.
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7 Smart Budgeting Tips for Small Business Owners
By Sammi Caramela | October 24, 2023
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Outstanding Invoices? What to Do When Customers Won’t Pay Their Bill
By Max Freedman | October 24, 2023
Are your customers refusing to pay their outstanding balance? Here's what you can do when a customer won't pay their bill.
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Accounts Payable: A Crucial Guide for Your Business
By Leslie Pankowski | October 24, 2023
Accounts payable handles all your business's expenses except payroll. Here's how it works.
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Small Business Taxes: What to Expect in 2026
By Sally Herigstad | October 24, 2023
Here’s what small business owners can expect for the tax year.
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5 Tax Changes Small Business Owners Need to Prepare For
By Sally Herigstad | October 24, 2023
Understand key tax issues and modifications that may affect your company.
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8 Tax Season Preparation Steps
By Sally Herigstad | October 24, 2023
Planning ahead can help your tax season go more smoothly, saving time, money, and frustration.
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Using Revenue-Based Financing to Grow Your Business
By Sandra Mardenfeld | October 24, 2023
Is this capital-raising method right for your orgsanization?
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What Small Businesses Should Know About Cryptocurrency
By Adam Uzialko | October 24, 2023
Before accepting cryptocurrency, understand these technical and pragmatic considerations.
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How to File a Tax Extension for Your Small Business
By Sally Herigstad | October 24, 2023
Is tax time approaching, and you're unprepared to file? Here's how to file for an extension.
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Small Business Tax Tips
By Sally Herigstad | October 23, 2023
Tax season can be complicated, especially for businesses. This advice from tax experts can help make managing your taxes easier.
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10 Simple Ways to Cut Business Expenses
By Matt D’Angelo | October 23, 2023
Cutting business expenses is a great way to improve the bottom line without bringing in more revenue. Where can your business quickly trim the fat?
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What Are Intangible Assets?
By Simone Johnson | October 23, 2023
Not all company assets are physical items like property or equipment. Learn what intangible assets are, how to acquire them and how to account for them on your balance sheet.
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GAAP: Standards and Rules for Accountants
By Adam Uzialko | October 23, 2023
Follow the accounting principles laid out below to have a clear, transparent and accurate view into your business’s financial wellness.
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How a Government Shutdown Hurts Small Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | October 23, 2023
Whether it means losing access to loans or not getting paid for government contracts, the impact of a government shutdown on small businesses can be significant.
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What Is ROI (Return on Investment)?
By Isaiah Atkins | October 23, 2023
Here's everything you should know about return on investment and how to use it to ensure your business spending is increasing your earnings.
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Microfinance: What Is It, and Why Does It Matter?
By Matt D’Angelo | October 23, 2023
Microfinancing is a type of lending that can significantly impact businesses, especially in the developing world.
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Crazy Tax Deductions That Are Actually Legal
By Matt D’Angelo | October 23, 2023
Just because a deduction sounds crazy doesn’t mean someone hasn’t tried to deduct it — and succeeded.
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Should the U.S. Eliminate the Penny?
By Ned Smith | October 23, 2023
It may be time to retire the lowly one-cent copper coin.
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GDP: The Total Value of Goods and Services of a Nation
By Siri Hedreen | October 23, 2023
What is GDP and what does it say about the economy?
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What Is Stagflation? Inflation Plus Stagnation
By Ross Mudrick | October 23, 2023
Stagflation is rare, but it has devastating effects on the economy. Here's what a period of stagflation would mean for businesses and the larger job market.
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What Is Fiscal Policy?
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 23, 2023
Learn what fiscal policy is, how it affects the national economy and how it impacts small businesses.