Category: Finance

May 30, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today that interest rates for the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2023, will remain unchanged. For small businesses, this decision will undoubtedly play a role in financial planning and tax strategies for the upcoming […]

May 24, 2023

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the Stage One “Catalyze” winners of the 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition. This national initiative will award up to $5 million in total additional prizes to fortify innovation ecosystems across […]

May 19, 2023

One of the many benefits of grants is they often come with additional resources and support beyond just funding, including mentorship programs, business consultation services, networking opportunities, and access to specialized training or educational resources. These resources can help small […]

May 12, 2023

The grants private companies and organizations offer to small businesses provide invaluable help when an entrepreneur needs it most. And while the help is greatly welcomed by those that win the grants, they are limited in how much help they […]

May 12, 2023

There’s nothing like a crisis to teach an entrepreneur a hard lesson — the most recent example being the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, an event that taught companies like Roku exactly why it’s a bad idea to leave $487 […]

May 10, 2023

Due to the difficult economic environment, equity funding for growth and late-stage companies has dropped heavily, with Indian startups raising close to $800 million in venture debt last year. According to a report released by Stride Ventures, the amount of […]

May 5, 2023

One of the most important factors to consider when you are applying for a grant is the deadlines that are placed on them. While some grants have a timeline of several months, others might only have a couple of weeks. […]

May 5, 2023

Inflation may be squeezing your family budget, but it’s taking a toll on small businesses, as well. According to a 2022 survey from the National Federation of Independent Business, 30% of business owners said inflation was their biggest hurdle. If […]

May 2, 2023

If you’re looking to start or grow a business in May, there are numerous small business grant opportunities that may help. There are currently a wide range of programs, from pandemic relief grants to opportunities for specific industries. Read on […]

May 1, 2023

Shopify, a leading ecommerce platform, is launching a new tool, Shopify Bill Pay, offering merchants the ability to manage and pay vendors directly from the Shopify admin dashboard, with no subscription fees. This new tool will help small business owners […]

April 28, 2023

The world’s best surfers will tell you that to be incredible, you have to wait for the right wave. Every wave you choose to paddle consumes an incredible amount of energy, time and mental concentration. If you’re able to channel […]

April 26, 2023

For many entrepreneurs, a small business loan is the best way to finance a new business or grow an existing organization. However, obtaining a business loan can be difficult for startups and small companies because the risk to financial institutions […]

April 20, 2023

After you’ve put time and hard work into building your business, you may decide it’s time to sell the company and move on to your next project. Any potential buyer will want to see extensive evidence of your company’s current […]

April 17, 2023

Self-employed individuals often have unique tax requirements that can be overwhelming to manage during tax season. Fortunately, tax software can help you understand how to file self-employment taxes and make the process easier by streamlining the filing process and providing […]

April 13, 2023

Often business leaders are too time-strapped and focused on the issues right in front of them to investigate out-of-the-box business strategies. This is why many small businesses and startups miss out on the lucrative tax credits and incentive opportunities that […]

April 13, 2023

Building new connections with prospective clients is crucial to small business success. To do that, handing out business cards at networking events can be an excellent strategy. But you should think beyond traditional business cards. And start sharing a digital […]

April 6, 2023

US House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman highlighted the importance and benefits of the SBA’s Boots to Business program after visiting Fort Hood last Friday. This visit allowed them […]

April 5, 2023

Cash flow problems can cripple a small business. In fact, this is the No. 1 reason startups fail, according to CB Insights. There are lots of reasons why a small business may run into a cash-flow crunch, including: Launching prematurely: […]

March 31, 2023

Growth for a small business can come to a halt for many different reasons. Whether it is a pandemic, an economic downturn, or the number of issues that affect entrepreneurs, there are many challenges. Many grants are designed to help […]

March 24, 2023

The impact of the pandemic is still lingering and communities across the country as well as the federal government are looking to help small businesses. These organizations are providing funds along with badly needed help in other areas of running […]