Fundera

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

How to Start a Business in 6 Steps. Find a Business Idea. Write a Business Plan. Register the Business. Obtain Funding. Assemble Your Team. Learn How to Manage Your Finances. Starting your own small business is a big, scary step into the unknown, but just by considering the option, you’re one step ahead. You’ve never done this before, you’re a little bit terrified, and everyone around you probably assumes that you’re crazy.

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MediRevv

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Dr. Robert Pearl, the former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, the nation’s largest medical group, is one of today's foremost thought leaders and authors in the healthcare industry. He shares his personal stories peppered with current, relevant statistics that paint an accurate picture of the United State's healthcare system and dispel any illusions or misinformation.

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GoCardless

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

If you couldn't attend the show, let us run you through our highlights.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

How to Start a Business in 6 Steps. Find a Business Idea. Write a Business Plan. Register the Business. Obtain Funding. Assemble Your Team. Learn How to Manage Your Finances. Starting your own small business is a big, scary step into the unknown, but just by considering the option, you’re one step ahead. You’ve never done this before, you’re a little bit terrified, and everyone around you probably assumes that you’re crazy.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Human resources means different things to different people. To job seekers, human resources (HR) is the recruiter and gatekeeper, deciding whether or not their application will progress. To the new hire, HR is an ally and coach, helping them learn their role and understand the organization. Tenured employees view HR as being responsible for their continued development, motivation, safety, and wellness.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

If you’ve researched online marketing strategies lately—or even if you’re a mainstream consumer—chances are you’ve seen the phrase “influencer marketing” (or at least “influencer”) thrown around. It seems to be the buzzword of the moment, but what it is and why it works is a bit more complex than what this simple term might suggest. As a brief refresher, influencers are people who have created an audience in a distinct niche on one or more social media platforms.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

No matter your budget, you shouldn’t let your lack of finances keep you from pursuing your dreams. There are many options out there for people looking to fund everything from their new app idea to their knitting business. Even if you don’t have much time or money, there’s always a way to raise capital if you’re motivated to see your project succeed.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

What Is a UCC Filing? UCC filings or liens—more formally titled UCC-1 financing statements—are legal forms that a creditor files to give notice that it has an interest in the personal or business property of a debtor. Essentially, UCC lien filings allow a lender to formally lay claim to collateral that a debtor pledges to secure their financing. If you’re a small business owner interested in expanding your business credit profile, it’s difficult to know what next steps you can take beyond the ba

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Some small business owners are already financial experts: they have MBAs, experience in the private sector, and strong literacy in all things related to managing small business finances. This guide, however, is for the business owners with little-to-no finance experience—the ones who had a passion or a big idea and decided to go for it, but who are now wondering how to manage small business finances effectively (or at all!).

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Some small business owners are already financial experts: they have MBAs, experience in the private sector, and strong literacy in all things related to managing small business finances. This guide, however, is for the business owners with little-to-no finance experience—the ones who had a passion or a big idea and decided to go for it, but who are now wondering how to manage small business finances effectively (or at all!).

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

How to Reconcile in QuickBooks Online: Step-by-Step Instructions. Click on the Gear button, then on “Tools” and then “Reconcile.”. Click on the drop-down menu under “Accounts” and select the account you want to reconcile. Enter the “Ending balance” and “Ending date” based on your bank statement information. Match transactions to your bank statement and check them off one by one.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Creating a small business marketing strategy is a crucial first step in starting a business. But for many business owners, this is also one of the more difficult, or at least intimidating, benchmarks to hit. That’s especially true if you’re a sole proprietorship or otherwise very small venture, in which case you’re fulfilling every C-suite role yourself—CFO, CEO, COO, and CMO.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

As an entrepreneur, you probably hear about email marketing a lot. It outperforms social media, resulting in three times more conversions than Facebook , and implementing email marketing has become incredibly simple, even for non-techies. But yet less than 30% of small business owners in America are investing into this channel. If you, too, are still hesitant about using it for your business, we’ve gathered seven reasons that should convince you to start building an email marketing strategy toda

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Best Native American Business Loans. Community Development Financial Institution Loans. U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Loan Guarantee Program. U.S. Department of Agriculture Loan Guarantee Program. U.S. Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program. SBA Loans. Microloans. Short-Term Online Loans. Business Credit Cards. Minorities are starting a growing number of small businesses in the United States.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

A Summary of Wells Fargo Merchant Services. Wells Fargo Merchant Services provides small business merchant accounts and connects these merchant accounts to First Data credit card processing services. Before opting for Wells Fargo Merchant Services, be sure to note their $500 early cancellation fee—any other Wells Fargo Merchant Services fees your business would pay aren’t available until you call for a quote.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

How to Apply for a Business Credit Card. Shop your options. There are many different business credit cards available, so before you apply, find the card that best fits your business’s needs. Check your credit score. There are small business credit cards available for almost all tiers of personal credit. Be sure to know where you stand before you apply to a business credit card.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

If your business is a sole proprietorship , or if you’re self employed, you must complete a Schedule C tax form each year as part of your tax filing process. The IRS Schedule C is used to determine the taxable profit in your business during the tax year. You then report this profit on your personal 1040 Form and calculate the taxes due from there.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

If your business is a sole proprietorship , or if you’re self employed, you must complete a Schedule C tax form each year as part of your tax filing process. The IRS Schedule C is used to determine the taxable profit in your business during the tax year. You then report this profit on your personal 1040 Form and calculate the taxes due from there.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Starting an import business means taking part in an incredibly lucrative industry—according to the International Trade Center, the total value of imported goods in 2017 was over $2.4 billion. Direct experience in the import/export industry can only help you in running an import business, but the import merchant business is conducive to scrappy solopreneurs with a natural sales streak and a knack for making cross-cultural connections.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

If you’re a small business owner, odds are that you’ve heard the Intuit name once or twice before. Thanks to their nearly ubiquitous accounting software, QuickBooks , Intuit has become a household name for small businesses across the country. But what you might not know is that Intuit also offers merchant services. In fact, Intuit took their dexterity for small business finances and applied it with equal skill to their QuickBooks merchant services products, Intuit QuickBooks Payments.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

If you’ve gotten a customer to the point where they are ready to purchase a product on your website, you’ve done a lot of things right as an ecommerce small business owner. But don’t celebrate prematurely! The checkout stage is actually the most precarious part of an online transaction. When it comes time to pay, customers abandon their shopping cart at a whopping average rate of 69.89%.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Wondering if a Capital City Bank business credit card is right for you? Let us walk you through the bank’s four business credit cards, plus the top alternatives to each card. Capital City Bank may not be a household name, but their business credit cards offer competitive features and perks. Even if you have a business bank account elsewhere, you might want to take a look at the Capital City Bank business credit cards.

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GoCardless

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Top tips to help you build a winning pricing strategy for your firm.

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GoCardless

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

They may seem similar, but here are the key differences.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Getting a business checking account is a big step toward becoming a credible business with organized finances. With a business bank account , you can officially separate your personal finances from those of your business, and have a designated place from which to pay expenses and save money for future costs. A business checking account also makes financial management and recordkeeping easier, which can save you headaches come tax season.

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