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The Small Business Administration (SBA) received more than 500 applications for financial assistance after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed in March. Other recent disaster headlines are reminders that a natural or man-made disaster can...

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Business owners look for financing options for many different reasons, including acquiring new equipment, inventory, or property or simply to maintain a positive cash flow to cover operating expenses. But how long does it take...

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The Inc. 5000 list highlights the nation’s top independent businesses that have achieved remarkable growth. This year marks Fora Financial's seventh appearance on the list, a testament to years of dedication and success helping the...

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Changes in tax laws, labor trends, and the role of artificial intelligence are just a few of the topics making small-business headlines recently. Here's our roundup: HR TRENDS: Keeping summertime fun. Small business owners are...

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America's entrepreneurs look on the bright side of life. According to recent polling from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 73 percent of small business owners say they expect their revenues to increase in the next...

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When your business finances are crunched and you are exploring options, beware of two rapidly-proliferating threats: (1) predatory debt consolidation and (2) successive, aggressive financing (commonly called “stacking”). Debt Consolidation A tall promise. During a...

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It almost sounds too good to be true: a business lender approving you for a loan without checking your credit? However many so-called "fintech" lenders look at the 5 C's: credit, capital, character, capacity, and...

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The "gig economy" has given rise to all kinds of side hustles that could grow into something much larger — a full-fledged business. Still, your business finances might be tied to your personal checking account....

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It's a common situation for many small-business owners: You're signing new business weekly, and the future's so bright, it won't be long until you need Ray-Bans to read your balance sheet. Sounds promising, right? But...

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