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Planning

Tips for Small Business Equipment Financing

Business owners should take advantage of these tips for managing small business equipment financing at the end of the year.
Small businesses can optimize tax benefits by strategically timing their capital expenditures.
Planning

How SBA Loans Can Simplify Business Exit Success

Discover how SBA loans may help reduce risk, attract more buyers and streamline your business exit.
One tool that may help streamline the process of selling your business and attract a larger pool of qualified buyers is the US Small Business Administration, or SBA, loan program.
Finance

Cannabis Industry Financing Sources

Explore cannabis funding options available for your business today.
Whether you're new or experienced in the cannabis industry, it's important to consider funding options that may help your growing business.
Starting a Business

Top 5 Tips for Buying a Business

Learn how an SBA loan can help you finance buying a business.
Whether you're acquiring a new business or expanding existing operations, an SBA loan can help finance your needs.
Skilled Trades

Transforming Healthcare Finance for a Better Patient Experience

Consider these financial solutions to help streamline your practice.
To succeed today, healthcare practices must adapt and embrace solutions that address these challenges head on.
Finance

Learn how SBA loans can help women and black-owned businesses

SBA loans present an accessible path for women and black-owned businesses secure funding to reach their full growth potential.
Women and black-owned businesses have traditionally faced unique challenges in accessing capital necessary to grow. SBA loans present an accessible path for these businesses to secure the funds to grow and reach their full potential.
Banking

An Overview of Real-Time Payments

Instant payments can enhance cash management by receiving funds 24/7, every day of the year. See how these popular services can help your business succeed.
Potential improvements to cash flow, easier reconciliation and 24/7/365 service levels have helped make instant payments increasingly popular among small- to medium-sized businesses during the last few years.
Technology

Use Technology to Improve Customer Service

Learn how the right technology can help improve customer service for your business.
It's important to get creative with how you serve customers so they want to come back.
Cash Management

Know These Types of Payment Fraud

Learn the common types of payment fraud so you can know what to look out for and help keep your business secure.
Protect your business by verifying any payment requests from vendors or customers that look unusual.
Management

The Multichannel Marketing Approach

Your customers' satisfaction relies on your company having what they want, when they want it.
See how launching a multichannel marketing strategy can help you more effectively land sales.
Insurance

Why You Need Cyber Insurance

Cyber insurance can help your business recover after a security breach.
A cyber insurance policy may cost significantly less than recovery costs associated with a security incident.
Planning

Create a Strong Business Succession Plan

Protect what you built and leave your legacy intact with a solid business succession plan.
Follow these succession planning steps to help ensure your own reality matches your dream.
Skilled Trades

Convince Clients to Get HVAC Upgrades

Make a case for HVAC upgrades to help promote clients' long-term profits and success.
A newer HVAC system is also less likely to break down, reducing annual maintenance costs.
Credit

Tips for Getting Your First Small Business Loan

Knowing the basics of how to get a small business loan may help prepare you to get the capital you need.
While banks don't have universal rules about what makes a business creditworthy, most will evaluate three key factors: experience, credit and cash flow.
Finance

Comprehensive Guide to SBA Loans

Learn more about the most popular types of SBA loans for small business funding, key requirements and how to apply.
Thanks to their competitive terms, flexible overhead requirements and favorable rates and fees, SBA loans are often an attractive funding option for small businesses at all stages of growth.
Finance

The Benefits of SBA Loans

Get guidance on how SBA loans can provide versatile funding and tailored solutions for your business.
While a hallmark of SBA loans is added financial flexibility, the SBA defines specific acceptable uses, and adhering to these guidelines is crucial for compliance.

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