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Personal Financial Statement Template

A personal financial statement (PFS) is a snapshot of your financial position at a specific time. It lists your assets (what you own), liabilities (what you owe), and net worth. A PFS is essential for entrepreneurs looking to buy a business, get a loan, rent an office or storefront and more.

The 6 C's of Business Credit

Master business financing with the "Six C’s" of credit! Discover how lenders assess your application and boost your approval chances.

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Understanding Financial Statements: The Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement

Discover essential financial statements for small business success: balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Learn why they matter, how to understand them, and their role in financial decision-making and business health assessment.

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Managing Your Money Vs. Managing Your Business Finances

Personal and business finances in the same pot? Here are the 4 top situations when your personal and business finances should be handled differently.

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Is a Recession Coming? How to Prepare Just in Case.

Despite numerous economic forecasts predicting a recession, the U.S. experienced steady job growth, higher wages, a strong stock market, and robust consumer spending, with expectations of continued economic strength and falling interest rates. However, small business owners are advised to prepare for potential recessions, learning from the resilience and preparedness developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and focusing on industries like repair services, health and wellness, discount retail, education, food and beverage, and technology that have shown resilience in economic downturns.

Fund Your Veteran-Owned Business through Competitions

Looking for veteran-owned business grants? Consider startup competitions and small business contests to fund your veteran business.

7 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Risk

It’s important to protect your small business from risk. Business insurance is a great start; see these seven ways to shield your new or growing business.

Important Questions to Ask in Your SWOT Analysis

Every small business owner should conduct a SWOT analysis at least twice yearly to assess their Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats compared to their competition, markets and industry.

How to Successfully Crowdfund Your Startup

Crowdfunding has disrupted the world of startup financing, creating new pools of capital for entrepreneurs. Instead of the single-lender model of the past, crowdfunding has made raising funds a collective online effort, giving money to new businesses and introducing them to potential future customers.

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Best Small Business Financing Options for Women in 2023

From loans to grants, here are the best small business financing options available to women entrepreneurs today.

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4 Things to Consider When Funding Your Startup

Here are 4 questions you can ask yourself to find the right funding for your startup.

Prepare and Protect Your Small Business

As an entrepreneur, you put your heart and soul into making your business a success. So, ensuring your business is protected against the unexpected makes sense. That's where business insurance comes in. This article will help you understand the different kinds of insurance you can purchase and how they can help you mitigate risks.

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