Category: Finance & Money
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How to Use Small Business Funding Strategically for Growth
Access to funding creates opportunity, but results depend on disciplined capital allocation. Learn how to deploy small business funding strategically,…
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Laying It on the Table: Is It a Smart Idea to Start a Business on a Loan?
Starting a business often requires capital beyond personal savings. For many founders, the question is not whether funding is needed,…
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The Transition from Survival to Sustainable Scaling
Most startups hit a wall around the 18-month mark. You’ve proven product-market fit, hired your first dozen employees, and secured…
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Contractor Setup: W-9 Collection, Expense Rules, and a Simple Filing System
A practical breakdown of contractor setup covering W-9 collection, expense rules, and simple filing systems that reduce tax risk and…
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Burn Rate and Runway: Why Cash Is Time for Founders
Burn rate and runway determine how much time your startup really has. This guide explains how to calculate them, why…
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3 Reasons Your Projects Always Run Over Budget
Some projects are destined to run over budget due to circumstances well out of your control. For example, countless businesses…
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The Real Cost of Starting a Business
Starting a business costs more than most founders expect—and the biggest risks usually come from the expenses people don’t see…
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The Financial Checklist for Entrepreneurs Approaching Retirement Age
Entrepreneurs spend years, often decades, building their businesses, turning their ideas into success stories, and creating something that provides both…
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Peek A Boo: The Hidden Costs Of Running A Business
Running a business is exciting… until the unexpected expenses start popping up like a game of whack-a-mole. You prepare…
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How Credit Card Network Rules Shape Merchant Behavior in Sensitive Verticals
Not many individuals consider the regulations that lie behind a credit card swipe. However, Visa and Mastercard are silently shaping…