Big Banks leave Small Business Behind – NorthOne is on a Mission to Change That
NorthOne launched in the summer of 2019. Since that time over 170,000 small businesses and freelancers have signed up for NorthOne. The company is on a mission to change the…
Startup Costs Every Small Business Owner Should Expect
If you’ve got an idea for a business, and you’re ready to put in the hard work, now is as good a time as any to make it happen. But…
How to Build Business Credit
The importance of having good credit as a business owner is all in the name, it’s about credibility. When it comes to taking out loans and raising funding from investors,…
How to Find Investors for Your Small Business
Starting a small business is really exciting, but it can also be very expensive. The funds for your business don’t have to come from your own pocket. Many entrepreneurs find…
9 Small Business Bookkeeping Basics to Secure Long-Term Success
At NorthOne, we know our customers didn’t get into business because they are passionate about accounting. However, like it or not you can’t have a successful business without understanding how…
Business Owner Hack: How to get a PPP loan
Notice: The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ended on May 31, 2021. Existing borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness. If you’re an American small business owner, chances are you’re aware…
What Is Gross Profit Margin?
Gross profit margins are not exactly stimulating dinner party conversation. But when it comes to managing the finances of your business, having a clear understanding of your gross profit margin…
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Small Business Tax Deductions
As a small business owner, you work hard for the money you earn and every penny matters. Tax deductions can help minimize your overall income tax bill, which might increase…
DBA Meaning: What is DBA and Why it Matters to Your Small Business
In this article we give the DBA meaning but as you become familiar with the life of a small business owner, you will run into some jargon along the way…
How to Write Your Small Business’s Profit and Loss Statement
You can’t have the fun parts of running a financially successful small business without the nitty-gritty of financial management too. A profit and loss statement (P&L) is an important reporting…
What is a Balance Sheet?
We know running a business can feel like you’re juggling a thousand responsibilities. While we know all business owners are heroes, you’re still human at the end of the day….
What is an Income Statement?
From learning about 1099 Forms, picking up bookkeeping tips, and figuring out how to calculate a cash flow analysis, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when starting your own business. But…
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 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 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…