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The Best Entrepreneur Competitions To Pitch Your Startup Idea
Pitching competitions can be a great way to get your foot into the door to the investment world. You’ll have a captive audience and the opportunity to make connections that can aid your business endeavors far into the future.
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SBA Loans For Veterans: Guide To Veteran SBA Loan Rates & Requirements
The SBA has created business loan programs for veterans and active servicemembers who might otherwise have trouble getting financing for their small business or startup. Find out if one of these VA loan programs is right for your small business needs.
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What Is A TRAC Lease?
If you’ve been searching the internet for information about equipment leasing, you’ve probably run into a wall of industry jargon. Between captive lessors, capital leases, equipment financing agreements, and references to Section 179, the terminology can get pretty opaque. This is especially true when it comes to TRAC leases. If you’ve ever wondered what the TRAC lease is, how it works, or even just what the acronym stands for, you’ve come to the right place.
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Do I Need A Business Bank Account?
If you’re still wondering if you need a business bank account, the answer lies in understanding the differences between personal and business banking. A business account simply is better suited than a personal account for running a business. Find out more about why you need to ditch your personal account and sign up for a business checking account to run your small business.
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Free Startup Money: Where To Get A Grant To Start A Business
Could your business qualify for free money via a business grant? Learn about some of the best grants available to small business startups, including green businesses, rural businesses, women-owned businesses, nonprofit organizations, veteran-related businesses, minority-owned businesses, and others.
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The Small Business Guide To POS Reporting
What types of reports should you look for when choosing a POS? Or, if you already have POS software, which are the most important reports to pay attention to? Read on for a rundown of the top standard POS reports and a sample of systems that provide these reports.
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What Is An Auto-Renewal Clause In Merchant Agreements?
To avoid merchant processing agreement auto-renewals be sure to read your merchant processing agreement before signing. It’s possible to negotiate an auto-renewal clause out of your merchant agreement. Additionally, you may consider merchant service providers with month-to-month or pay-as-you go billing options.
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What Are Secured Credit Cards?
A secured business credit card should primarily be viewed as a road back to decent credit health. Remember, however, that it isn’t necessarily the best or only path you can take.
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What Is A Commercial Loan?
Sometimes called medium or long-term loans, installment loans are what most people think of when they hear the word loan. In most cases, a business that successfully applies for a term loan will receive a lump sum of cash which can then be used for business expenses. In some cases, there may be restrictions on what the money can be used for.
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