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When you provide goods or services, you get paid. That's revenue. But when you get paid before you actually provide the goods or services, you're collecting unearned revenue. And there's nothing wrong with that: Many...

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Congratulations! Your first cupcake shop has been a huge success. (Especially the red-velvet cheesecake recipe.) Now you're ready to branch out and share your success with a new set of hungry customers. But whether you're...

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What are some of the most important metrics of success? Here's a surprise: The number of happy customer reviews you have is probably not one of them — though they certainly help. You need to...

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Fora Financial, a leading provider of financing to small and medium-sized businesses nationwide, announced today the closing of a $126.9 million asset-backed securitization (ABS). The transaction, which is collateralized by a pool of small-business financing...

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Imagine having someone like Shark Tank's Mark Cuban or Barbara Corcoran say "I believe in your company! Here's a fat check for $500,000. Just give me a 10 percent stake in the place. Do we...

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Fora Financial, a leading fintech lender for businesses, is excited to announce the appointment of Michael Air as its new Chief Technology Officer. "Michael's extensive experience will allow us to execute on our ambitious strategy...

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Starting a business and creating a business plan is a great example of that old saying: The more you know, the more you know you don't know. With that in mind, what are some of...

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) received more than 500 applications for financial assistance after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed in March. Other recent disaster headlines are reminders that a natural or man-made disaster can...

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Business owners look for financing options for many different reasons, including acquiring new equipment, inventory, or property or simply to maintain a positive cash flow to cover operating expenses. But how long does it take...

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