Fundera

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

As a small business owner, you probably don’t have a lot of time. But it’s important to carve out a bit of time to network, especially with other small businesses. You’re probably thinking, “But time is money,” and you’re right. If done correctly, this small investment of time could be worth a lot of money. Networking is a great way to generate business leads, whether it’s a new partner for a future project or a new customer.

Small Businesses 111

Small Businesses Nonprofit Organizations 111

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

By John F. Dini, CMBA, CExP Financial buyers, Private Equity Groups and Family Offices, acquire companies based on their Return on Investment (ROI). When the owner of a mid-market company receives an offer from a financial buyer, he or she logically expects detailed due diligence on the business’ assets and income. Once they have proven the numbers shown on the balance sheet and income statement, most owners expect the transaction to proceed.

Deductions 79

Deductions Transactions 79

GoCardless

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Challenger brands are shaking up the UK energy sector; offering strong competition to existing brands while creating more choice for consumers

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Fundera

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Have you ever found yourself sitting at your desk on the first nice weekend of spring, facing a huge pile of receipts and bank statements? If you’re like many small business owners, you have rushed to create your bookkeeping file for the previous year just a few weeks before the spring tax-filing deadline at least once since starting your business. And, like most who have found themselves in this position, you probably swore to never let this happen again.

Small Businesses 94

Small Businesses Transactions 94

Fundera

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

QuickBooks Online (QBO) is not only an awesome tool—it’s an essential one for any small business owner looking to rely on an accounting software to keep their books in order. QBO is a fairly intuitive platform, and Intuit makes more updates every year to keep the platform super user-friendly. Below, I’ve made a list of some of my favorite most recent QBO updates.

Transactions 91

Transactions Default Small Businesses 91

Fundera

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

The idea of sitting back and not doing much of anything while you earn money is kind of the definition of living the dream, right? That’s passive income, something that earns you money without necessitating active (or at least sustained) involvement. And as impossible as it might sound—it isn’t. There are indeed ways that people can make passive income for a nice monthly cushion.

Small Businesses 75

Small Businesses 75

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Business valuations of small enterprises can be lucrative for valuation professionals, but the nature of smaller businesses means you need to vet opportunities well, according to Pasquale Rafanelli, CPA/ABV, ASA, CVA, CFE. Rafanelli, valuation manager at Grassi & Co. and a member of the CVA Exam & Grading Committee with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), says it’s critical for valuation professionals to learn as much as possible about the business and t

Small Businesses 60

Small Businesses 60

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

In a world filled with digital loan applications, growing fintechs and booming small businesses, credit unions need to continually evaluate their borrower experience. In a recent Sageworks webinar, “Best Practices for Automating Simple Member Business Relationships,” Vice President of Strategy at Sageworks Peter Brown discusses ways to improve borrower satisfaction.

Credit Unions 60

Credit Unions Credit Risk Small Businesses 60

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Risk rating matrices, also called scorecards or templates, serve an important purpose for the commercial lender: they drive consistent risk ratings. The regulatory agencies do not prescribe what a risk rating system should look like at a given institution. Rather, the rating system “should reflect the complexity of its lending activities and the overall level of risk involved.

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Credit Risk 60

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

There are several reasons why an accounting firm should consider developing and selling advisory services. Most notably, firms can increase their client retention up to 98 percent by providing 5 or more services to their clients. If clients are able to use a firm as a one-stop shop for all of their financial needs, their likelihood of leaving the firm decreases significantly.

Accounting Firms 60

Accounting Firms 60

GoCardless

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Hear from accountancy firm Kinder Pocock on how they are tapping into the potential of apps in cloud accounting software to deliver value for their practice and their clients.

Accounting Firms 52

Accounting Firms 52

Fundera

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Solopreneurs are a rare breed of motivated, self-sufficient small business heroes. They wear multiple hats and are super-human decision-makers, and they’re forever hustling to turn their vision into a profitable reality. If you count yourself among this amazing group of entrepreneurs, you just might recognize yourself in a few of these GIFs—in fact, maybe a little too clearly. 1.

Small Businesses 71

Small Businesses 71

Fundera

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Travel blogger is one of those jobs that most of us dream about. Getting paid to travel the world, take photographs of stunning vistas, write about our experiences eating culinary delights and meeting new people? Where do we sign up? . Thanks to the changing nature of the internet and the increasing democratization of the tools of content creation—it’s now easier than ever to self-publish your writing, take fantastic photos, or promote yourself through social media.

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Fundera

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

If you just announced your engagement, you don’t want anyone mentioning the divorce rate. But if you’re about to start a business, knowing the stats on survival is useful. And some industries, like some couples, have better odds than others. While a few of the numbers might seem gloomy at first glance, small business owners are more optimistic than they’ve been since before the Great Recession.

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Small Businesses 62