The Ridiculous Small Business Failure Rate & What to Do About It

The finance suite is the only place in the world where your clients can get their D-U-N-S number and their Experian Smart Business credit report data at no cost.

Your clients can even monitor their business credit building in real-time by accessing full reports from Experian, Equifax, and Dun & Bradstreet right through their funding suite.

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Unsecured Business Credit Cards for Bad Credit and Other Funding Options

You can find unsecured business credit cards for bad credit, but they may not be enough. Depending on your needs, you may have to seek out other options. You need to know what those other options are.

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What Address Can I Use For My LLC? Can I Use My Home?

Always check to be absolutely sure that a virtual or brick and mortar office provider is insured. Your homeowner’s may not cover someone visiting your office and becoming injured. As for renter’s insurance, the chances are even lower that there would be coverage.

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Can I Use My Business Credit Card for Personal Use?

Small business owners should resist any temptation to take out a cash advance on a business credit card and use it for personal expenses. The downsides are multiple.

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3 Big Differences Between Personal and Business Credit Scores

There are many differences between personal credit scores and business credit scores. When it comes to personal credit cards vs business, using personal credit card for business can hurt you.

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Why a Business Plan is Worth the Time and Effort

One of the main reasons why a small business will fail is because the entrepreneur did not engage in any (or sufficient) strategic planning. And the biggest area for business planning is in the area of marketing.

Does your target market share align with your financial projections? Or are you just winging it?

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Business Structure 101: Does Your Business Pass the Test?

I think a C Corporation would be okay, too, at least when it comes to taxes. I do worry a bit about the setup costs and all.

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What is a DBA? Everything You Need to Know

Do you know what you should know about DBAs and the awe-inspiring potential they have for your business?

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Starting a Business: How to Open a Business Credit File

There is so much more to getting business credit than having a separate business address.  However, if you have everything you need and you do not have a business address, that lack could definitely throw a kink in the process.

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How to Write a Trucking Business Plan: 10 Steps to Success

Your trucking business plan has a lot riding on it. Being precise but also flexible is crucial. It is a chance to show investors, business partners, and lending institutions that you have done your best to cover as many contingency situations as possible.

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