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How to Match Business Financing to Your Growth Cycle

Business growth is the goal of any organization, but it doesn’t follow a straight path. Growth occurs in waves of revenue and expenditures, requiring costs to be incurred before sales catch up. You add staff ahead of productivity peaks and invest in inventory before customers make purchases. Financing for business growth is often needed to […]

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How to Evaluate New Revenue Opportunities

Anyone who operates a small business is continually testing new ideas to drive revenue growth. You evaluate new revenue opportunities such as new products, new customers, new channels and new partnerships. However, not all revenue growth opportunities are good growth. You must know how to evaluate new revenue opportunities to identify those that offer the […]

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Cash Flow Statement Explained

There are different ways to measure small business performance, but for many business owners, financial reports and spreadsheets can feel abstract. The company’s revenue looks strong and profits appear healthy, but there still isn’t sufficient cash in the bank account. Where’s the disconnect? That’s why cash flow statements matter.   Understanding how to read a cash […]

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What Is Working Capital? 

Working capital is the money a business has available to cover everyday operating expenses after accounting for short-term debts. It indicates whether your business can pay near-term bills, such as payroll, rent, supplier invoices and taxes, while continuing to operate.  For small business owners, working capital is an important measure of short-term financial flexibility. Positive […]

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What Is Negative Cash Flow? 

Negative cash flow occurs when a business spends more than it brings in during a specific period. Basically, more money is leaving the business than entering it. That can sound alarming, but negative cash flow does not automatically mean a business is in trouble. Negative cash flow is often the result of a cash timing […]

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What is Positive Cash Flow? 

In simple terms, having positive cash flow means a business is bringing in more cash than its spending during a given period. This is one of the simplest, most practical ways to understand if a business has the liquidity and financial flexibility to operate confidently. Cash flow alone, however, isn’t enough to fully assess the […]

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How to Check Your Business Credit Score

What’s in your business credit report? Knowing what lenders see when they’re making financing decisions about your business can help you better prepare before applying for credit. Here are a few things to know about your business credit report.  Plus, we cover seven websites that offer reports, including five where you can get a free […]

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Government Grants for Small Businesses

Are you wondering how to get your hands on small business grants offered by the federal government? Well, the good news is that the money’s out there, but the bad news is that applying for federally funded grants will often involve going through a complicated and time-consuming process. While the federal government does not directly […]