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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 NASDAQ?
By Dock David Treece | October 23, 2023
NASDAQ is an electronic stock exchange where investors can buy and sell on an automatic computer network.
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Understanding Small Business R&D Tax Credits
By Katharine Paljug | October 23, 2023
Find out if research and development tax credits make sense for your business.
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What Is Economics?
By Erica Sandberg | October 23, 2023
Gain a broader insight into economic applications and principles.
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Do You Need a Small Business Credit Card?
By Bennett Conlin | October 23, 2023
Small business credit cards can help with short-term debts.
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What Is A Profit And Loss Statement?
By Adam Uzialko | October 23, 2023
Find out what a P&L says about your company and why it’s important.
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How to Set Up QuickBooks Payroll Direct Deposit
By Trish Petak | October 23, 2023
This guide explains how to set up the QuickBooks Payroll direct deposit function.
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How to Create QuickBooks Payroll Reports
By Trish Petak | October 23, 2023
QuickBooks Online can generate 17 types of payroll reports to track most businesses' largest expense: payroll.
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How to Handle Merchant Fees With QuickBooks
By Vishal Sanjay | October 23, 2023
Payment processors like PayPal, Stripe and Square charge you merchant (or transaction) fees on your sales. We'll tell you how QuickBooks can help you track and manage those fees.
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What Is Retro Pay?
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023
Learn how to calculate and pay the money you owe employees for prior payroll periods.
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What Is Business Collateral?
By Dock David Treece | October 23, 2023
Learn about business collateral and how it works so you can be prepared to secure the funding you need.
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What Is the FDCPA?
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023
This federal law regulates how debt collectors can interact with debtors. Here's what you need to know.
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How to Collect on a Judgment
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023
When you're suing a debtor, having a judgment in your favor is only part of winning the battle. There are several steps you may have to take to recoup what you are owed.
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How to Develop a Credit Policy
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023
A credit policy establishes guidelines and procedures to help you provide credit to clients who pay and protect you against clients who don't.
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Debt Collection Laws and How They Apply to Businesses
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023
Whether you’re pursuing a debt or you owe money, knowing debt collection laws is an important part of doing business.
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How to Write a Debt Collection Letter
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023
This guide includes information about how to write a debt collection letter and pursue outstanding invoices from nonpaying clients.
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How to Manage International Collections
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023
Collecting debts from domestic clients is hard enough, but the process becomes even more difficult when trying to collect a debt from an international customer.
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How to Calculate Annual Revenue
By Sally Herigstad | October 23, 2023
Knowing your annual revenue is the first step to determining how your company is growing.
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Quote vs. Invoice: What Is the Difference?
By Julie Thompson | October 23, 2023
These documents differ, but both help ensure you're paid accurately and promptly.
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10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Crowdfunding Campaign
By Simone Johnson | October 23, 2023
Want to try crowdfunding your business venture? Here are 10 ways to help your campaign meet its funding goals.
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Should You Offer a 401(k) Plan, and if so, to Whom?
By Julie Ritzer Ross | October 23, 2023
An employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan can have many benefits for your employees and your business.
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What Is Imputed Income?
By Max Freedman | October 20, 2023
Learn how imputed income impacts your business and how to calculate the taxes you must pay on it so you stay compliant.
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The Sole Proprietorship Tax Guide
By Sally Herigstad | October 20, 2023
Learn how to fulfill recordkeeping and tax obligations for your sole proprietorship.
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A Recession Is Coming – Are You Prepared?
By Dock David Treece | October 20, 2023
Business owners see a recession is coming. The time to prepare is now.
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Apple’s Credit Card: What Small Businesses Need to Know
By Stella Morrison | October 20, 2023
Though Apple Card is for consumers, small business owners can take advantage of some of its perks.
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Before You Sign: Important Loan Contract Terms to Review
By Max Freedman | October 20, 2023
Before you sign a loan document, make sure you understand the terms.
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Wage Garnishment: What Employers Need to Know
By Adam Uzialko | October 20, 2023
Wage garnishment can cause trouble for employers and employees.
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The Return of CDOs: Is Another Economic Crisis on the Horizon?
By Adam Uzialko | October 20, 2023
Collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) caused the 2008 economic crisis, and similar asset categories are on the rise. But could they really cause another recession?
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Ready for Real Estate? Now Could Be the Time for Your Biz to Buy
By Shayna Waltower | October 19, 2023
When is the best time to purchase commercial real estate?
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What Is a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust)?
By Adam Uzialko | May 03, 2023
A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a mutual fund that invests in real estate.