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Businesses can have many great reasons for seeking working capital – getting up and running, expanding operations, or even just buying additional inventory at a bargain price. When used smartly, borrowed capital can reduce the stress...

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Last week, one of the ovens at the Serious Dough Bakery baked its last loaf of pumpernickel bread, right before the weekend rush. Wendy, the bakery's owner, wasn't anticipating a large fourth-quarter purchase, which would...

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When your catering business's only delivery truck's engine seizes, your business banking account is low, and you're heading into your busy season, you'll need to borrow the funds for a new truck — that's a...

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Despite your best efforts, there’s always the chance that you may find yourself coming up short on repaying a business loan. If so, you’re not alone. In fact 34 percent of small businesses say that...

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The best way to avert a business-loan scam, whether it shows up online, in your mailbox, or on the phone, is to learn the most common red flags. Here we share common scams and the...

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Do you need a loan? You're not alone. In their quest to grow, small businesses borrow more than $100 billion per year. And you can be among them — if you make a clear case...

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Audits are an essential part of the federal taxation process — and with good reason. In-person field audits and audits managed by mail are responsible for recovering billions in unpaid taxes. In fiscal year 2023...

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Credit cards are one of the most popular forms of business credit. But they can't always address your firm's needs. When times are tough, a business line of credit can help you to make payroll,...

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Without determining the likely risk of providing financing to potential small business borrowers, lenders can't make informed decisions about which loan applications to approve. They also need the same vital information to decide on funding...

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