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Fora Financial Acquires Significant Stake in US Business Funding

5 minute read

June 6, 2018

Fora Financial, a leading provider of working capital solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses, announced today that it has acquired a significant stake in US Business Funding (USBF). The combination will create one of the...

Working Capital

The Pros and Cons of SBA Microloans

5 minute read

May 31, 2018

Small Business Administration (SBA) microloans are a popular form of business financing. The SBA’s mission is to spur the growth of small businesses. As such, the SBA provides a variety of loan programs for businesses...

Small Business

4 Signs It’s Time to Cut Ties with Your Business Partner

5 minute read

May 28, 2018

Having a business partner can have significant benefits; you can share the workload that comes with running a business, bounce ideas off each other, and ensure that the pressure of success isn’t solely on your...

Marketing

How to Utilize Your Employees to Market Your Business

5 minute read

May 24, 2018

When you consider how you can market your small business, you likely think of email marketing, social media campaigns, and other traditional efforts. Although these are important components to consider, you should also determine how...

Small Business

How to Open a Business Bank Account

5 minute read

May 23, 2018

Opening a business bank account is an important early step in the journey of small business ownership. By doing so, you’ll be able to separate your personal finances from your business finances, which is vital...

Industries We Serve

How a Consulting Business Can Utilize a Loan

5 minute read

May 22, 2018

As a consulting business owner, you’re responsible for providing your customers with specialized services. This could be through a variety of different types of expertise, such as strategy, financial advisory, operations, IT, among others. Through...

Small Business

Buying vs. Renting a Location for Your Business

5 minute read

May 21, 2018

As a small business owner, you should think carefully about your expenditures. In fact, not making enough money to cover expenses is one of the reasons that many business owners fail.

Industries We Serve

How to Use a Business Loan to Grow Your Tutoring Business

5 minute read

May 18, 2018

Running a tutoring business can be a rewarding venture. You’re able to educate young minds and help them accomplish their educational goals. Still, it can be difficult to grow your business while also affording consistent...

Small Business

12 Traits that All Business Owners Should Have

6 minute read

May 8, 2018

With 27.9 million small businesses in the U.S., which means there are just as many (if not more) entrepreneurs who started these companies. Although small businesses come in a variety of sizes, industries, and are...