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10 Financial Management Tips for a Growing Business

How to Start Using Financial Management Practices in Your Business The growth phase of a business is an exhilarating and hectic time for an entrepreneur. There are people to recruit, products and services to launch, and marketing campaigns to be organized. With so much going on, financial management might not receive the attention it deserves….
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8 Key Sources of Alternative Finance for Small Businesses

Top Funding Alternatives to Traditional Lending Lending standards for business loans tightened during the third quarter of 2022, with weaker demand for commercial and industrial loans for companies of all sizes, according to a recent Federal Reserve survey**. As large banking institutions are reluctant to lend to small businesses, and those that do commonly have…
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What Are the Best Ways to Improve Cash Flow for Your Business?

7 Techniques to Increase Working Capital As most business owners know, managing cash flow is essential to the survival of a business and needs to be carefully controlled. Cash flow indicates the well-being of a company and helps to determine a company’s ability to pay its bills such as payroll, rent, and vendors. Unfortunately, lack…
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The Most Common Reasons Your Business Loan Request May Be Denied

If you have been recently denied a business loan despite having a good credit score, then you may be hesitant to start on your next application. There are several other factors that come into play when loan providers evaluate a request. Some of these factors are influenced by other conditions outside of your credit score….
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10 Practical Tips to Boost Cash Flow in Your Business

Every cent of cash you have tied up in overdue customer invoices or unused stock is costing you money in interest as well as the opportunity for expansion and growth. You could increase sales to increase money coming into the business or you could consider restructuring your finance arrangements. However, there are some more straightforward…
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Good Business Practices to Secure Business Financing

Obtaining the funding needed to expand your business can be frustratingly difficult, but knowing what to expect when searching out financing options can be the difference between success and failure. Getting financing can help a business progress to the next level and become more profitable. These tips will give your business the best chance of…