Archive for the ‘Financial Know-How’ Category

Small Business Financing

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At all the different points in a small business’ lifespan, the issues surrounding small business financing will need to be addressed in some regard. However, by doing a little simple research and understanding some of the options and the means to learn more, a small business owner can end-up being prepared for many different potential [...]

Bad Credit Small Business Loans

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The story is perhaps more common than you’d think. A business opens, and the owner’s credit is stretched tight to cover all the bases. Maybe, a few payments get missed or delayed. This has an effect on the credit score, but it could not be helped. Yet, the need for business loans will not go [...]

External Financing Sources Part 2: Bank Loans and Trade Credit

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Cash flow shortages are alleviated by seeking outside funding. There are a variety of sources for this funding. Let’s consider two of them: bank loans and trade credit. Bank Loans Traditional bank loans are the best bet when you need a larger, more long-term investment. The cost of taking out a loan varies from lending [...]

Employee Related Costs

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After a while, the new business owner must consider whether to hire an employee. Beyond that simple consideration, should you hire one employee or two part-time employees? Do you need a full-time employee, or just one part-time employee? The questions go on and on. Hiring employees is expensive, both financially and psychologically, and employee expenses [...]