How To Get Your SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiven
Since the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) was announced, our team at NorthOne has been working around the clock to make sure that every small business has the opportunity to apply…
How Long Does a Mobile Check Take to Deposit?
You worked hard to serve your devoted customers. You managed a team of employees, diligently tracked inventory, and stayed on top of vendors. Vendors whose supply is important to your…
How to Start a Business in 10 Steps
So, do you want the good news or the bad news first? The bad news is, starting a small business isn’t quite as easy as the title of this post…
How to Sign Over a Check To Someone Else
There are situations where you might find yourself needing to sign a check over to someone else or requiring someone else to deposit checks into your bank account. Maybe you’re…
The 5 Cs of Credit: What They Are and Why They Matter to Your Small Business
In 2019, the small business credit survey reported 43 percent of small businesses applied for a business loan. Overall, 36 percent of those that applied were denied at least some…
How to Endorse a Check: The Complete Guide
Endorsing a check, how hard can it be? The good news is that it is easy, but it’s important to be sure that your check is properly endorsed. It will…
A Guide to Small Business Financing
Small business owners know there are many important financial relationships to make when starting out—with your small business bank, with your vendors, and potentially with your business lenders and investors. …
How to Calculate Cash Flow
As an entrepreneur, we know that your business is your baby. Not unlike actual parenting, it takes a lot of time, energy (hello, fifth cup of coffee before noon), and…
What is Financial Reporting and Why is it Important?
As a small business owner, accurate financial reporting is an essential part of managing, organizing, and understanding your company’s finances. While this concept may seem complicated and overwhelming, we’re here…
Why You Need a Business Continuity Plan and How to Make One
Unexpected things happen sometimes. It can be scary when anything goes wrong for your business, especially if you’re not prepared. Most small businesses — and even large corporations — are…
What is Freelancing and How to Become a Freelancer
A freelancing career is one of the many exciting options for professionals looking to offer specialized services to clients. It’s essentially a way to run a small business in a…
What is Cash Flow?
Cash Flow is a measurement of the money that is moving (flowing) in and out of your business in a period of time. When it comes to small business, money…
How Does Business Check Cashing Work?
It might be surprising but despite the rise of electronic payments, debit cards and credit cards, checks are still a popular means of payment in the United States. And while…
How to Write a Business Plan for Your Small Business
So you’ve got a business idea! Every great business begins with an outstanding idea, and if you’re passionate enough about it, you may feel encouraged to pursue it. To do…
How to Open a Business Bank Account
In the past, business bank accounts offered very little value for small businesses. Traditionally, banks tended to focus on larger clients and didn’t make time for businesses that weren’t giant…
