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Starting a Business

How to make running an at-home business work for you

Can you run a business out of your home? Almost certainly. Here's what you need to know.
If you run your business from home, you could enjoy some valuable tax breaks.
Banking

What to know about authorized signers

It could be time to add an authorized signer to your checking account. Here's how.
As the owner, you can decide whom you'd like to make an authorized signer on a bank account.
Finance

Why a good debt-to-equity ratio matters

Learn how to calculate your debt-to-equity ratio and ensure your finances are in good shape.
Lenders and potential investors use the debt-to-equity ratio to measure your financial stability.
Taxes

How to report income and stay compliant

Follow these key steps to correctly file taxes while staying organized throughout the year.
The tax forms and deadlines you need to follow depend on your business structure.
Finance

How to find financing beyond a PPP loan

Explore funding options and strategies to help your business weather tough economic times.
After you've received funds from your PPP loan, it's important to examine other financing strategies.
Insurance

What types of business insurance do you need?

Setting up a new company means thinking through which types of business insurance you need.
Make sure you get the best coverage and avoid paying for insurance policies that don't apply to your business.
Planning

Building a business emergency fund

Bolster your company's ability to thrive in the short and long term.
Identify the most critical obligations and expenses to determine how much to begin setting aside.
Finance

Is angel funding right for your business?

Angel investing is another funding tool you can apply to help your business grow.
Many startups seek angel investment to accelerate early expansion.
Technology

Accountant versus accounting software

Choosing what's right for your business might mean the best of both worlds.
Technology

Make financial management easy

With the array of technology available today, small business financial management is easier than ever.
Digital tools can help save you time, effort and stress.
Management

Looking for a way to attract top talent?

A student loan repayment benefit can help you attract high performers to join your team.
Boost your company's appeal and employee engagement by offering help with student loan repayment.
Starting a Business

How to name your business

Choose a name that's unique and unlikely to be confused with existing companies.
After choosing a name, completing the business registration process is an essential next step.
Cash Management

Managing cash flow is a critical skill

Ensure you have the funds to operate your business.
29% of failures among new businesses occur because they ran out of cash.
Calculators

Financial ratio analysis

Measure the health of your business with a financial ration analysis.
Calculators

Purchase or lease equipment

Calculate if it makes better sense for your business to lease or purchase equipment.
Calculators

The value of your business

Calculate the value of your business.

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