If you need help determining your small business tax rate, these tips can help you get organized and find the best approach to cover your taxes.
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Managing Cash Flow to Qualify for an Expansion Loan
Qualifying for a small business loan to expand your business requires a different approach than taking a loan to simply maintain your business. When it comes to expansion, you can deplete cash flows each time you acquire a new company or open a new location, and it’ll take time to staff up in addition to… Read more »
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The 6 “C’s” Of Applying For A Small Business Loan
Using the six “C’s” of credit analysis as a guide for when they apply for a loan, small-business owners can greatly increase their chances of finding success.
READ THE STORYQualifying for a small business loan to expand your business requires a different approach than taking a loan to simply maintain your business. When it comes to expansion, you can deplete cash flows each time you acquire a new company or open a new location, and it’ll take time to staff up in addition to… Read more »
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How to Improve Your Business’s Net Profit Margin
Having a strong net profit margin in your business does not mean you’re going to make more money as it represents how much cash you have on hand to keep — not how much your company’s revenue has increased by. It is also a measure of financial stability when economic fluctuations happen and a measure… Read more »
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5 Ways Accurate COGS Helps Improve Profitability
Accurate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) helps improve profitability by giving you the information needed to make pricing decisions that grow revenue over expenses, so you can focus your time on cutting costs and creating a better experience for your customers. With accurate COGS you’ll know the exact cost of each item you sell and… Read more »
READ THE STORYUsing the six “C’s” of credit analysis as a guide for when they apply for a loan, small-business owners can greatly increase their chances of finding success.
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How to Get Financing for a Food Truck
Food trucks have become a popular and affordable way to break into the food industry. Although cheaper than opening a restaurant, the initial costs of the truck, cooking equipment, and permits can all add up. Financing these costs can ease this pain with benefits like lower upfront costs, better cash flow, and potential tax deductions.… Read more »
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How to Finance Heavy Equipment for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, your dream of expanding, innovating, and running your operations efficiently lies in one critical factor: acquiring the right equipment. Whether you’re a startup or an established company, acquiring heavy machinery, up-to-date technology, or specialized tools is essential. How Does Heavy Equipment Financing Work? When you need to acquire equipment for… Read more »
READ THE STORYKnowing if buying a franchise is a good idea comes down to the amount of risk you’re willing and able to take on both financially and socially right now. If right now is not a good time for you to buy a franchise, then this could be the time to prepare yourself. That way, you… Read more »
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Resources for Female Entrepreneurs | National Funding
Women are starting businesses in greater numbers than ever before. These five organizations offer resources for women in business to help them succeed.
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10 Grants for Women-Owned Small Businesses
Imagine getting the money your business needs with no strings attached. Grants are funds provided by governments or organizations. Unlike loans, grants don’t come with the expectation of being paid back. Grants can offer much more than just free money – they offer mentorship, education, and a meaningful stride toward dismantling gender inequality in entrepreneurship.… Read more »
READ THE STORYBracket creep is when bigger profits from your business move you into a higher tax bracket, causing you to pay a larger percentage and more total taxes. This happens because the IRS divides your income into segments and the tax rate increases for each segment as your small business profit grows. C-corporations and LLC’s taxed… Read more »
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Small Business Tax Rates as of 2025
If you need help determining your small business tax rate, these tips can help you get organized and find the best approach to cover your taxes.
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An Easy Guide to the Section 179 6,000 lb Vehicle Rule
The Section 179 tax deduction gives vehicles under 6,000 pounds that are used for business purposes a deduction cap of $12,400 and $30,500 for vehicles over 6,000 but under 14,000 pounds.* If the 6,000- to 14,000-pound range seems better, you can upgrade a feature like an engine and you may cross the 6,000-pound threshold, allowing… Read more »
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