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Is Instagram the right social media channel for your small business?

Instagram: It's not just for pictures of your breakfast anymore. How businesses can leverage Instagram for marketing.

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Military veterans get help becoming small business owners

Military veterans get help becoming entrepreneurs with SBA and DOD grants, loans, training, mentorships and conferences

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Top 6 strategies for hiring top talent for your small business

How to hire the best staff and avoid hiring bad employees for your small business

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Dealing with employees that don't live up to expectations

If you're a control freak boss, step back, don't flip out.

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5 steps to build your business credit

If you're considering going into business and are worried about your credit history you have another credit option. Business credit is developed with the sole purpose of accessing lending for your business. Read on to discover what business credit is and why it's so important to focus even before you open your doors for business.

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How minority business owners can push past challenges

For many businesses, COVID-19 has been a devastating event that has highlighted how vulnerable client-facing businesses can be.

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Why collaborating with other businesses may be a smart financial move post-COVID-19

For many businesses, COVID-19 has been a devastating event that has highlighted how vulnerable client-facing businesses can be.

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5 financial mistakes to avoid when starting your business

Starting a business can be an exciting process. But it's important for future entrepreneurs to do their due diligence and avoid financial mistakes.

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How the new stimulus bill aims to help minority business owners

Minority-owned businesses have suffered more from the pandemic, but the new stimulus package offers extra help.

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How to assess your business' cash flow needs to move forward

Even in good times, small businesses often experience a cash flow crunch. After months of pandemic-induced shutdowns, maintaining adequate cash flow is likely even more challenging.

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Funding opportunities for women-owned businesses

From small grants to larger loans, check out this list of business financing opportunities for women-owned businesses.

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Funding opportunities for minority business owners

Minority-owned business can struggle to secure financing. Here's a list of loan, grants and programs designed to boost minority business enterprises.

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5 ways women can become better negotiators

Learn how women can improve their negotiation skills by changing body language, word usage and side-stepping common pitfalls.

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What is liquidity management and why is it important

Every successful business needs liquidity management to ensure it can readily access cash to cover expenses and make short-term investments.

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4 reasons you need women leaders in your business

Businesses can benefit by involving more women leaders. These benefits can include improving your bottom line and building a strong brand in the community.

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Expanding your business beyond the U.S.

Commercial Billing Service offers business owners steady cash flow with fewer headaches. Here's how it works

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How many women are emerging from the pandemic stronger than ever

Many women have managed online schooling, family wellness and their own jobs during the pandemic, leaving them with valuable skills to build future success.

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Getting a business loan with bad credit

How to get a Business Loan with Bad Credit.

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Tips for managing your small business checking account

Your business checking account will likely be the focal point of your company's daily financial activity. Choosing the right account and managing it carefully can help you maximize benefits, minimize fees and better control your business finances.

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Deciding if an SBA Loan is right for your small business

Deciding between loan options for your small business should start with understanding the options.

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Why trust matters more than ever (and what your business can do about it)

With a global pandemic and societal upheaval, the context for small business is fraught with difficulty. But according to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer, that makes trust more important than ever before.

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Ten ways small business owners can leverage digital banking

Check out 10 ways you can leverage digital banking to save money, time and gain valuable insight you need to grow your business.

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4 ways to market your business when you can't leave home

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to affect everyone's lives, remote work is looking like the way many small businesses have to operate for the foreseeable future.

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Managing your business while sheltering in place

Managing your small business from home during the pandemic crisis can be stressful. Here are several steps to help keep you on track.

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Financing options for small business growth

Small business often need funding to make that push to the next level. Here are four options for finding the cash your growing business needs.

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Protect personal assets from business liability

How to protect personal assets from business lawsuits.

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Six best ways to use a business loan

The best use for your business loan depends on your goals and assets. Consider these six approaches to make the right choice.

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How to finance your small business comeback

The federal government's response to the coronavirus pandemic includes billions of dollars aimed at supporting small businesses and helping them to manage through shutdowns and rebuild their businesses.

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Do you need to revamp your supply chain after the pandemic?

Your business may be ready to reopen or ramp up after a pandemic-required lull. But that doesn't mean your vendors and suppliers are ready—or that they will ever reopen.

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How to create a crisis management plan

Businesses are learning a lot about their operations especially their strengths and weaknesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Perhaps the greatest takeaway, however, is that every business needs a crisis management plan.

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Retooling your small business in the time of coronavirus

As the world has adapted to social distancing to help fight the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), many small businesses have been forced to reimagine their business models to keep their doors open and continue serving customers.

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That rainy day is here. Now what?

For many businesses across the country—and around the world—the coronavirus pandemic isn't just a rainy day. It's a monsoon.

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Effective practices for managing debt

Most small businesses have some debt. In most cases, debt is not an indication the business is in trouble. In fact, many companies leverage debt to fund growth. Having a loan or line of credit can help your business improve cash flow, expand marketing efforts, prepare for future sales, purchase equipment and even hire new employees.

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Management assessment tools for small businesses

Management assessment tools for small businesses that can help create a clear path to improvement. Use these helpful tips from BBVA.

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Tips to get payments faster for your business

Even successful businesses can feel the pinch when invoices aren't getting paid on time. When a company's cash flow slows or is disrupted, it can affect almost every aspect of current and future business operations.

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How mobile and online banking can benefit your business

Your smartphone and computer may already serve as vital tools for your small business. Mobile and online banking can expand their role even further by giving you a virtual bank branch in your pocket and on your desk—one with many features to help your business run smoothly and support your financial goals.

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