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How to Start a Successful Delivery Business
This guide will walk you through the key steps to start a delivery business. There are no universal road maps for this process, so it’s important...
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Cross-Collateralization: What is it and How Does it Work?
As a small business owner, you’re probably familiar with at least a few of the many loan products available. Many lenders require you to offer an...
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21 Places to Find Freelance Gigs
Freelancers. Contractors. Sole proprietors. Solo-entrepreneurs. Participants in the gig economy. There are several names for what you do, but they...
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How To Find Small Businesses For Sale
You may have decided to buy an existing business after it popped up on your radar. But more likely, you’ll have to look for a business that is for...
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Alternative Business Loans for Your Small Business
The availability of dependable cash flow can have a big impact on the success of a small business. Yet a 2021 report from the Federal...
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6 Tips for Creating a Customer Base From Scratch
Starting a business is an exhilarating endeavor, but building a solid, loyal customer base is a crucial endeavor that can often feel like...
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29 Minority Small Business Grants
Starting and growing a small business is no easy feat, especially for minority entrepreneurs who often face additional barriers. Thankfully, a...
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Understanding the Debt-Service Coverage Ratio
Lenders use the debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) to determine whether your business qualifies for a loan and under what terms. This is just one...
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How to Craft a Business Pitch
Ah, the pitch. It’s the proverbial softball throw used to score your business a home run. It’s the conversation that opens the door to a customer...
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What Documents Will You Need for a Small Business Loan?
More than 30% of American small businesses are not approved for at least some of the funding they apply for. Reasons for this can range...
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How Credit Scores Are Calculated
Understanding how credit scores are calculated can sometimes feel like unraveling a complex puzzle. However, breaking down the key components...
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Everything You Need to Set Up an Etsy Shop
Established online marketplaces like Etsy are another way to strengthen your online presence. Etsy can help you market your business to a broader...
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How to Start Building a Cash Reserve for Your Small Business
Every business will face an emergency at some point. Building a cash reserve will help your small business to weather the storm. What...
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The Business Owner’s Guide to a SWOT Analysis
Maybe your company is at a crossroads. Or perhaps you’re considering what strategies to implement for the year ahead. Maybe you want to evaluate...
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Cash Flow Vs Profit: What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between cash flow and profit? As a business owner, these two terms can feel interchangeable. But the truth is,...
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Getting a Business Loan After Bankruptcy
Whether you’ve gone through a personal or business bankruptcy, lenders will consider past bankruptcies when making a loan decision. This post will...
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How to Accept Credit Card Payments for your Small Business
As more American consumers utilize next-generation payment methods like touchless transactions or smartphone payments, there’s a general sense...
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Understanding Your Business Credit Score Range
A personal credit score determines the level of risk that comes with lending to you. You use it to apply for credit cards and other financing...
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Business Baby Showers: It’s Time to Celebrate Entrepreneurship
Do you ever ask yourself why we celebrate some milestones with a party while we ignore others? It is de rigueur to celebrate a wedding or a...
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What is Asset-Based Lending?
Asset-based lending, also known as asset-based financing, is a type of business loan or line of credit that companies secure with collateral. With...
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Comparing the SBA 504 and 7(a) loan programs
The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides attractive loan programs for small business owners. If you’re a small business in search of...
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Guide to Business Debt
Running a small business often means navigating a financial landscape where debt is vital to growth and sustainability. However, managing business...
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Your Guide To The Best Banks For Small Business Loans
Given the potential impact financing can have on your business, you need to find the best place to get a small business loan. Lendio reviewed the...
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Applying For A Business Credit Card Using An EIN
*All information included in this article was current on its publication date and is subject to change. Because business credit cards...
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How AI Can Propel Small Businesses into the Future
A significant 23% of small businesses surveyed use artificial intelligence (AI) with 39% stating they plan to adopt AI. Small...