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3 questions to ask yourself before you look for a small business loan

By on October 15, 2014 in Tips & Advice
It used to be that when your small business needed money to grow you went to a bank. Read why blogger and small business finance pro Ty Kiisel says that is no longer the case.
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Plan now to avoid disaster

By on March 12, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Odds are you're not prepared for an emergency. Blogger Delora Newton tells you why you should take steps right now to prepare for a disaster and offers a few resources to get you started.
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My business fell down and it can’t get up! Disaster preparedness planning

By on January 13, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Ever heard the expression, "Hope for the best but prepare for the worst"? Blogger Laura Schmitz breaks down what you should include in your disaster preparedness plan.
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Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a cloud (cloud computing)!

By on December 9, 2013 in IT Risk and Security, Products
Laura Schmitz breaks down the benefits of cloud computing for your small business.
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$30 Billion for three years in a row

By on December 4, 2013 in Tips & Advice
Big banks are not lending as much money to small businesses. However, there is one entity that's still looking out for the little guy.
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Business news roundup

By on October 14, 2013 in Tips & Advice
Foursquare launches ads for small businesses, the government shutdown stalls loans to small businesses and a new social media site promises privacy online.
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Access or demand? What’s really stopping Main Street from recovering

By on October 2, 2013 in Tips & Advice
Last week, Andy Peters of American Banker wrote that Regional Bankers predict weak loan demand for the rest of the year. Although that may be… more...
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What to tell employees about the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

By on July 16, 2013 in Tips & Advice
Under penalty of law, every U.S. employer is required to send out notices by October 1, 2013 regarding the upcoming changes in healthcare. Though the… more...
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Do you need a business plan?

By on April 3, 2013 in Tips & Advice
To plan or not to plan? Do you need a business plan? Start-ups always struggle with this question. Here are some scenarios to think about.… more...
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