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5 Common Financial Mistakes Small Business Owners Want to Avoid

by Staff Writer | Mar 4, 2026 | Management and Operations

According to the Small Business Administration, 50% of small businesses fail within five years and approximately one-third of them close up shop within the first two years. So, why don’t most small businesses reach the 5-year mark? Because many of them make obvious,...

How to Get and Use an SBA Express Loan for Short-Term Expenses

by Staff Writer | Oct 15, 2020 | Management and Operations

Getting a loan for any purpose could be simplified into the idea of receiving money and promising to pay it back with a bit extra. However, when you take a closer look at it, getting a loan is never just that straightforward. There are many variables to consider when...

4 Ways to Get Money to Start Your Business

by Staff Writer | Jun 22, 2020 | Management and Operations

Starting a business on your own is difficult enough without worrying about funding it. When it comes to investing, it’s no secret that starting a business requires a hefty one. Many entrepreneurs give up on their idea to start a business because they lack the...

7 Hidden Costs of Running a Business

by Staff Writer | Oct 11, 2019 | Management and Operations

The vision you have of running your own business shows you all the positives that come with such a step. You’re your own boss, you get to make all the decisions and you get to chart the course for your company’s future. Yes, these are all good things — but...

How to Make the Most of Your Business Funding Once You Have It

by Staff Writer | Oct 4, 2019 | Management and Operations

Congratulations! You just received the funds you have been after. Now you have some wiggle room. But even though the deposit has been made, it doesn’t mean the transaction is over. The next step is to figure out what you’ll do with the money. That’s...