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Five Notable Women's Business Associations

4 minute read

March 5, 2024

Connections, recognition, encouragement, resources, inspiration: All great things that a female entrepreneur could always use more of, right? When you join a women's business association, you can find all of this — and more. And...

Small Business

Is the Employee Retention Credit Taxable Income?

6 minute read

February 27, 2024

In an effort to prevent widespread unemployment, the U.S. government created the Employee Retention Credit program as a refundable payroll tax credit. While millions of employers qualify for the ERC, some have not yet claimed...

Working Capital

How to Apply for the Minority-Owned Business Certification

4 minute read

February 20, 2024

Getting certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) can open the doors to corporate and federal business contract opportunities. It may also help you qualify for grants and business development training. However accessing these benefits...

Fora Financial News

Fora Financial Surpasses $4 Billion+ in Capital Provided to America's Small Businesses

1 minute read

February 13, 2024

Fora Financial, a leading provider of short-term financing to the SMB community, announces that it has surpassed $4 billion in capital provided to more than 55,000 small businesses since its inception in 2008. The company...

Working Capital

Tax Liens and Small Business Loans: Imperfect Together

4 minute read

February 6, 2024

For a variety of reasons, your firm owes the IRS back taxes well into the five (or maybe even six) digits, and the IRS places a tax lien on your business. It's laid claim to...

Fora Financial News

Fora Financial Announces Streamlined Funding Process with No Hard Credit Pulls

2 minute read

January 30, 2024

Fora Financial, a leading name in the small business financing industry, is excited to announce a significant enhancement to its funding process. In a move aimed at providing greater flexibility and ease to business owners,...

Small Business

Eight Smart Reasons to File Your Taxes on Time

6 minute read

January 23, 2024

It's tax time. Yay, right? You might be starting off tax season by thinking of how you can put off filing your return — or maybe you're not thinking about it at all. If so,...

Small Business

Navigating Credit Inquiries: Hard and Soft Pulls Unveiled

4 minute read

January 16, 2024

For small business owners, managing credit is a critical aspect of financial success. Understanding the nuances of credit inquiries, both hard and soft pulls, is key to making informed decisions that impact your business's financial...

Small Business

5 Cool (and Very Important) Small Business Trends for 2024

5 minute read

January 9, 2024

Trends come and go, though Crocs remain. But when it comes to small business trends, developments in tech, HR practices, and sustainability, among others, are perennial. Yes, AI was all the rage in 2023, with...