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Aug 31

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Finding the right fit for small business financing is a unique process for each business owner. The Small Business Administration, private investors, crowdfunders, family, and friends are all tried-and-true... MORE
  • Meredith Wood
  • Estimated reading time: 6 min read

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    1Consider federal-based loans 2Loan based on need 3Be sure to shop and explore
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Understanding Surety Bonds: The Very Basics finance-misc Finance Surety bonds can somewhat be confusing Marcus Jensen
May 18

Finance Misc.

What is a surety bond
Surety bonds can somewhat be confusing

Understanding Surety Bonds: The Very Basics
Companies often consider a surety bond to be a form of an insurance. While this mistake is common, and even not entirely a mistake, the characteristics of this legal... MORE
  • Marcus Jensen
  • Estimated reading time: 5 min read

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    1What are actually surety bonds 2Who needs surety bonds 3How are surety bonds used
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Startups Need Financial Planning First finance-misc Finance What's your startup's realistic budget? Aaron Aders From the Editor's Desk
Sep 18

Finance Misc.

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What's your startup's realistic budget?

Startups Need Financial Planning First
You’ve got big ideas, but how do you get there from here? Without a detailed financial plan, taking action is a gamble, but so is putting your plans on hold. An... MORE
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  • Estimated reading time: 2 min read

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    1Be honest with yourself, it pays off. 2Forecasting your first year. 3Free planning resources help guide the way.
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How to Outsource Business Processes finance-misc Finance Outsourcing strategy Comcast From the Editor's Desk
Sep 16

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How to Outsource Business Processes
It’s been well-established that any skills that lie outside of your “core competencies” are best outsourced to experts. What’s new is that cloud computing has blown the lid off the... MORE
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  • Estimated reading time: 1 min read

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    1Hiring out tech support and receptionist cuts costs. 2Now any operations you want to outsource are possible. 3Delegate non-value-added tasks to outside pros.
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Xero vs. QuickBooks Online: A Comparison finance-software Finance And the winner is. . . Jennifer Riggins From the Editor's Desk
Aug 24

Finance Software

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And the winner is. . .

Xero vs. QuickBooks Online: A Comparison
“Beautiful” Xero is increasingly becoming the preferred cloud-based accounting software, inching toward the throne held by longtime household name Quickbooks. Both Xero and Quickbooks Online are cloud-based and include mobile versions. While... MORE
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  • Estimated reading time: 2 min read

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    1Xero was built to work on the cloud and mobile. 2The interface has an intuitive operation, saving time. 3Xero is cheaper and allows unlimited users.
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Best Payroll Software for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses payroll Finance 4 options compared From the Editor's Desk
Jul 16

Payroll

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Best Payroll Software for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
Whether you’re a small startup or an up-and-coming small business, you need to manage payroll to ensure smooth sailing and happy employees. When businesses try to process payroll by hand with traditional bookkeeping, the end result... MORE
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  • Estimated reading time: 2 min read

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    1Prevent costly and frustrating errors. 2Learn the pros and cons of 4 competitors. 3Find the one that fits your needs and budget.
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4 Tools to Simplify Payroll payroll Finance Choose one that works for you Staff Writer From the Editor's Desk
May 25

Payroll

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Choose one that works for you

4 Tools to Simplify Payroll
  All businesses perform payroll activities, even though most tools are aimed at large companies. Here are 4 that are more SMB friendly.GO TO ARTICLE
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    1Save time and your mental space. 2W-2's and 1099's processed for you. 3Employees can self-access their documents and records.
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Inside Amazon’s “Culture of Metrics” metrics-and-reports Finance How to use metrics the Amazon way Executive Leadership From the Editor's Desk
May 18

Metrics & Reports

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How to use metrics the Amazon way

Inside Amazon’s “Culture of Metrics”
If you want a great model of a company that uses consumer metrics intelligently and profitably, study Amazon.com.GO TO ARTICLE
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    1Focus on customer and measure happiness. 2Debate which metrics to watch. 3Data-centrism makes for confident decision-making.
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How a Healthy Business Doesn’t Guarantee Business Success finance-misc Finance Financial education is necessary Jeremy Quittner From the Editor's Desk
Apr 30

Finance Misc.

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Financial education is necessary

How a Healthy Business Doesn’t Guarantee Business Success
A study found that one of the key factors for business success is simply being savvy about financing and credit options, particularly the non-standard variety. It pays to be... GO TO ARTICLE
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    1Knowledge of financial products goes a long way. 2The credit/loan-averse and uninformed don't do well. 3Struggling companies fail to plan and stay on budget.
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It’s Time To Get Your Business Finances In Order finance-misc Finance Stay on top of it Nellie Akalp From the Editor's Desk
Apr 22

Finance Misc.

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Stay on top of it

It’s Time To Get Your Business Finances In Order
The more organized you are, the more control you have. Here are some tips if it seems impossible to find the time.GO TO ARTICLE
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    1"Owners do not have a firm grasp on their financials." 2Make it easy for customers to pay, to keep cash flow. 3Keep up with accounting all year so you're organized.
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