Fundera
OCTOBER 5, 2019
How to Start a Business in 10 Steps. Step 1: Research and find a business idea. Step 2: Write a business plan. Step 3: Choose your business’s legal structure. Step 4: Register your business. Step 5: Apply for licenses and permits. Step 6: Obtain funding for your small business. Step 7: Assemble your team. Step 8: Open a business bank account. Step 9: Learn how to manage your finances.
Abrigo
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Professionals across the nation encouraged to celebrate National Financial Crime Fighter Day. Part of our commitment here at Abrigo is to continue to spread the word about BSA/AML and continue to advocate on behalf of you -- BSA/AML professionals. We started that effort in full-force in 2017, with an idea to create a nationally recognized holiday – BSA/AML Professional Day – to be observed on October 26 th each year.
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GoCardless
OCTOBER 11, 2019
We spoke to leading accountants about their experience and advice for firms moving to the cloud. This is what they said.
Fundera
OCTOBER 6, 2019
How to Start an Etsy Shop in 8 Steps. Register for an Etsy account to get started. Set your shop preferences including language, home country, and currency. Choose your Etsy shop name. Add items, complete their listings, and publish them to your shop. Choose how you’d like to accept payments. Set up your billing information. Open your Etsy shop.
Fundera
OCTOBER 10, 2019
If you’ve ever logged onto Instagram during a quiet night in, only to see pictures that make you suddenly overwhelmed with anxiety that you’re missing out on all the fun, then you’ve likely experienced FOMO. FOMO, which stands for fear of missing out, is an anxiety that stems from humans experiencing feelings of “other” or of being out of the loop. 69% of millennials say they’ve experienced FOMO at one point, and 33% admit that they’ve tried to elicit the feeling in their peers.
Fundera
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Opening a Salon in 6 Steps. Step 1: Write a Business Plan. Step 2: Determine the Costs. Step 3: Insure Your Salon. Step 4: Choose a Location and Hire Staff. Step 5: Market Your Salon. Step 6: Scale Carefully. If you’re interested in starting a new business , specifically opening a salon, you’re not alone: The beauty industry is worth over $56 billion annually , and haircare the largest segment with 86,000 locations nationwide.
Credit Management Source brings together the best content for credit management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Fundera
OCTOBER 6, 2019
If you’re a principal or shareholder of an S-corporation, you already know the many tax advantages the structure provides you—and the few disadvantages you have to deal with. . Being part of an S-corp means your shareholder assets are protected and you can take advantage of pass-through taxation and other tax benefits, making the S-corp entity a good choice for both you and the business. .
Fundera
OCTOBER 8, 2019
How Do LLC Taxes Work? An LLC is typically treated as a pass-through entity for federal income tax purposes. This means that the LLC itself doesn’t pay taxes on business income. The members of the LLC pay taxes on their share of the LLC’s profits. State or local governments might levy additional LLC taxes. Members can choose for the LLC to be taxed as a corporation instead of a pass-through entity.
Fundera
OCTOBER 9, 2019
8 Steps to Opening a CrossFit Gym. Choose your gym name and business entity. Write a business plan. Get certified, pay CrossFit fees. Register your business, get an EIN. Get funding. Find a gym space and obtain permits. Get a business checking account, credit card. Get insurance. These days, more and more people are discovering that their favorite way to exercise involves rope climbing, weight lifting, ball dodging, and kettlebell swinging.
Fundera
OCTOBER 8, 2019
What Is IRS Form SS-4? Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number, is the IRS form that businesses use to apply for an employer identification number (EIN). You may need to provide your business lender with your IRS Form SS-4 notice. That way, they can verify your EIN when they evaluate your business loan application. Note, when a lender asks for your IRS Form SS-4 they want the notice you receive after filing the form, not the form itself. .
Fundera
OCTOBER 10, 2019
What Is Customer Financing? Customer financing lets customers enroll in a payment plan to buy goods or services. Similar to a credit card, the merchant receives full payment upfront. The customer receives the item right away, but pays over time. The customer is typically charged interest on the financing, and the merchant might have to pay a small fee for each financed transaction.
Fundera
OCTOBER 5, 2019
IRS Form 1096. Form 1096 is an IRS form submitted as a summary accompanying other information returns—Forms 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, W-2G—when you file these returns by mail. When you file IRS Form 1096, you’ll need to complete a separate form for each of the different types of return you’re submitting, i.e. one Form 1096 to accompany your 1099 forms and another to accompany your 3921 forms.
Abrigo
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Stress Testing | 6 minute read Key Takeaways Stress testing is a useful tool to help guide CECL decisions. Top-down testing uses pool orientation and segmentation to make decisions. Bottom-up testing is transactional and best for smaller institutions (under $25B). According to economists, a recession is looming. In a recent survey by the National Association for Business Economics, 74% of economists who responded expect a recession by the end of 2021.
Fundera
OCTOBER 8, 2019
How to Open a Vape Shop in 6 Steps. Write a Business Plan. Register Your Business, Get Any Licenses or Permits. Account for Essential Startup Costs. Get Business Insurance. Get Funding. Get a Business Credit Card, Business Checking Account. When Oxford Dictionaries coins “vape” word of the year, you know the industry is blowing up mainstream culture—and maybe you’re wondering you should start a business to get in on the action.
Fundera
OCTOBER 11, 2019
If you’re a small business owner (or a would-be entrepreneur who’s ready to get your company off the ground), there are tons of business bank accounts out there for you to choose from. When deciding which one is right for your business, you might be inclined to see what your personal bank offers for your business. And if you’re a USAA member, your first thought might be to look into USAA business checking as one of your front-runners.
GoCardless
OCTOBER 11, 2019
If the goods or services you deliver are liable to change, proforma invoices could help reduce your admin and create a smoother invoicing process.
GoCardless
OCTOBER 11, 2019
What does a typical day look like for a GoCardless customer experience manager?
GoCardless
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Invoice factoring can boost cash flow and simplify business planning – could it work for you?
GoCardless
OCTOBER 9, 2019
What does a typical day look like for a GoCardless customer support advocate?
GoCardless
OCTOBER 9, 2019
How does the Customer Success team help businesses make the most of GoCardless?
GoCardless
OCTOBER 7, 2019
A day in the life of Onboarding Manager, Katie Gouyette.
Fundera
OCTOBER 10, 2019
What Is a QSEHRA? A qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement is essentially an HRA for small businesses. With a QSEHRA, you can provide tax-free reimbursements to your employees to help them cover insurance and medical costs. Only employers with less than 50 employees and no group health care plan option can provide a QSEHRA as a benefit to employees.
Fundera
OCTOBER 9, 2019
What Is IRS Form 8941? IRS Form 8941 is submitted by small business owners to claim the small business health care tax credit. The small business health care tax credit allows small business owners to claim a tax credit on insurance premiums the employer paid during the tax year for their employees’ health insurance coverage through the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Marketplace.
Fundera
OCTOBER 7, 2019
What Is Directors and Officers Insurance? Directors and officers (D&O) insurance protects the personal assets of officers and directors if they are personally sued in connection with their roles at the company. The insurance also covers the company if it has to indemnify the director’s or officer’s defense costs. As your business grows, it’s likely that you’ll want to expand your current team.
Fundera
OCTOBER 11, 2019
When you’re launching an ecommerce business, the merchant services you choose can make all the difference for both you and your customers. A system that’s easy to set up and use means you can spend your time on one of the countless other tasks on your to-do list. And if you’ve just begun selling online , you may not need incredibly robust merchant services solutions that also often come with a hefty price tag.
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