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The Best Emergency Business Loans For 2024
No matter how good you are at planning, it’s impossible to prepare for every possible emergency that may affect your business. Where do you look for an emergency business loan? Read on, and we’ll try to help you out. Here are seven ways to get business funding fast.
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Best Business Savings Accounts In 2024
The best business savings accounts are easy to apply for, offer an interest rate or APY at or above the national average for savings accounts, and offer features aimed at small businesses. We think Live Oak, First Internet Bank, BlueVine, LendingClub, NBKC, U.S. Bank Platinum Money Market, Lili, Grasshopper, and Prime Alliance meet those requirements.
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The 4 Best High-Yield Business Savings Accounts In 2024
A high-yield savings account is a good idea for businesses that want to put their money to work for them. High-yield means you can expect a higher-than-average interest rate from the savings account. And that means your money will be working as hard as you do.
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How To Start Selling At A Farmers Market
Selling at a farmers market sounds easy but it does require research and preparation. Here’s what you need to know to start selling, the best payment processors to use, and some marketing tips to help your small business grow at the farmers’ market!
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How To Start A Lawn Care Business in 8 Steps
So you’ve been thinking about how to start a lawn care business. It’s not all that bad of an idea, but as with all businesses, starting a lawn care business requires effort, resources, and know-how. We’ll go over the steps you should take, where to get funding, and how to set up your lawn care business for success.
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How To Register As A Minority-Owned Business
“MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) certified” means your business received official certification as a minority business. This is something that minority-owned businesses can register for to gain access to both financial and professional opportunities. There are multiple organizations nationwide that offer certification.
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SBA 8(a) Program & Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for SBA 8(a) certification, your business must be owned and operated by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. This usually means the business is minority-owned and that the owner doesn’t have many assets. Your company must also sell something that the federal government purchases.
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7 Small Business Grants For Women In 2024
Grants represent a viable form of free funding for select, exceptionally talented women business owners. If you can present an especially impressive application, essay, business plan, and in some cases an in-person pitch, you might come away with some free cash to help bring your entrepreneurial dreams to fruition.
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Best Business Bank Accounts For LLCs
Opening a business bank account for your LLC can be done quickly and easily. You can even apply online. What you need to open a business bank account will depend on how your business is structured and what the bank you choose requires. Expect to provide government-issued identification, an EIN or Social Security number, your business license, and your incorporation documents.
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