Fundera

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

California wild fires. Hurricanes devastating the coasts of Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Cyber security threats that hit every level of our local and national governments, corporations, and, yes, even small businesses. When those breaking news headlines hit our television screens—what seems to be an almost daily occurrence—we think and talk about the people who are affected, the homes, the schools, often the hospitals.

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GoCardless

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

We examine some of the challenges faced by small fitness businesses as they aim to scale and provide helpful tips to get your fitness business started on its journey to growth.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) holiday sales can represent 20%-30% of a retailer’s annual sales. The NRF also reports that consumers plan on spending over 3% more this year than they did last year for the holidays. With a string of celebrations around like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve, consumerism makes the holidays all the more important for U.S. businesses.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

There was a time when having a big, luxurious office meant your company was winning. But leasing large amounts of commercial space, like using paper, is increasingly becoming a thing of the past for many successful businesses, particularly small businesses. For one, office space costs money. Depending on where your business is based, you could be paying as much as $14,800 a year per employee in office space (assuming 200 square feet of space per employee, according to The Square Foot in 2015—and

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Two of the biggest days in retail are looming on the horizon: Small Business Saturday (November 25th) and Cyber Monday (November 27th). What makes these days such a big deal for small businesses, and how can you take advantage of these holidays to boost your sales? First, some background on the two events: Small Business Saturday was started in 2010 by American Express as a day to support the nation’s small, independently owned local businesses.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

It’s been a grim couple of years for the retail industry, as many big-box retailers have shuttered their storefronts and announced sweeping closures across the nation. And while there has been plenty of speculation in the news about an oncoming ‘retail apocalypse,’ many financial analysts are still optimistic about the future of main street. [Jump ahead to view the infographic].

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

While political disagreements continue to rage on social media and in real life, one thing all Americans can agree on is that our country has rarely been so divided—or so intolerant of others’ opinions. How can small business owners take a stand against intolerance? One way is by supporting International Day for Tolerance. International Day for Tolerance (sometimes called Tolerance Day) got its start when the United Nations proclaimed 1995 the Year for Tolerance.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Having a website is essential for any small business. And thanks to easy-to-use website builders and templates, it’s not always necessary to hire a costly designer. But a word of caution: if you’re planning on designing your own branding, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the basic tenets and principles of design. Choosing the right typeface is a major branding decision, that could influence anything from how your potential customers perceive your brand — to whether anyone can read the

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

When starting a business, one of the most important decisions is deciding what type of business entity it will be. Depending on your choice, you can face either significant legal liability, high tax burdens, or both. Sole proprietors, for example, can be personally liable on their contracts and debt obligations, while dividends for C corporation shareholders are subject to double taxation. .

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Fundbox is in the business of helping small business grow by offering short term business financing solutions that are fast, reliable, and transparent. Fundbox technology is based on machine learning that studies the overall business relationships of businesses in the Fundbox Small Business Graph. Fundbox Small Business Graph is essentially an exclusive network of small business in various growth stages.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Most businesses will encounter a situation where they’ll need fast access to working capital. And while there are a variety of options for financing—from long-term and short-term loans to invoice financing—when you need quick access to cash there are two popular options you might want to consider: a business line of credit or a merchant cash advance (commonly referred to as an MCA).

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

What’s not to love about the Chase Sapphire cards ? With stellar rewards programs and optimal returns on dining and travel, it’s easy to wonder, “Can I get a Chase Sapphire business card?”. Technically speaking, there is no Chase Sapphire business card. The Chase Sapphire cards are both consumer cards, although you can use them for business spending, they’ll always be under your name as an individual.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Contact centers are widely recognized as the centerpiece of unified communications solutions to improve customer service quality and agent productivity. However, these tools and resources aren’t limited to just improving customer and agent experience alone. Contact centers around the nation are using these innovative communication tools to improve quality of life, and in some cases save the lives of American veterans.

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GoCardless

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Insights from your peers and industry leaders to help you do better business.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Josh and Amberley Johnson have been together for 21 years and have been married for 18 of them. They met in college and have watched each other’s professional lives flourish ever since. But Josh and Amberley aren’t your average college sweethearts—they’re disrupting an industry together. After witnessing each other go from entry-level employees to the top of their respective fields—brand strategy and global immigration—Josh and Amberley decided to join forces in creating their Dallas-based globa

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