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…
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. It…
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…
Pros and Cons of Business Bank Account for an LLC
Congratulations on starting your own business! Before you get to the fun part — actually running your business and making your fortune — there is still some admin to do….
FFCRA for Employers: How Paid Leave Tax Credits Can Support Small Business Employees and Their Families
We know as a small business owner you care about your employees and their families. But it is difficult to support them when your business is struggling. Small businesses in…
What is The CARES Act Self Employed Unemployment Assistance?
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) were designed to offer financial support to thousands of Americans who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Since the…
How the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program Can Help Your Small Business
Overview of the CARES Act If you’ve been too busy worrying about the global pandemic and staying sane during lockdown to pay much attention to the news, you might not…
We’re announcing a Series A round of $21M USD for NorthOne
NorthOne is a mobile, tech-powered bank account built for America’s small businesses, freelancers, and startups. Today, we’re announcing a Series A round of $21M USD for NorthOne, led by Shiran…
5 Creative Money Saving Tips For Your Small Business
As a small business owner, you’re all too familiar with the high costs of owning your own business. Sometimes it feels like you cannot possibly afford to spend another cent….
5 Ways to Market Your Business on a Shoestring Budget
The idea of marketing your business can seem like a daunting task, especially as a small business with an even smaller budget. ? But marketing doesn’t have to cost you…
What Does a Bookkeeper Actually Do?
A bookkeeper stays on top of your day-to-day finances and makes sure your business runs smoothly! If you don’t have one, you’re exposing your business to all kinds of risk….
5 Reasons Why Business Partnerships Fail
Often, business partnerships are compared to a marriage, and for good reason. Similar to a marriage, business partnerships involve separate entities working together towards a common goal. There are compromises…
7 Cheap Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses
If you’re a small business owner or a freelancer, your marketing department probably consists of… well… just you. And that’s fine, as any fledgling organization needs to save cash wherever…
