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Good Question: How Much Should We Save For Emergencies?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Car trouble? A chipped tooth? Maybe your furnace is on the fritz? A study by bankrate.com found 63 percent of people couldn’t come up $500 to cover it from their savings. So, how...
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3 Financial Questions You’re Too Embarrassed To Ask
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Talking about money can be difficult, because nobody wants to look like a financial fool. Still, there are some questions that a lot of people have but are just too scared to ask....
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3 Tips To Help Write A Pitch That Will Get Your Startup Off The Ground
Writing a pitch that will get a venture capitalist to agree to entrust you with thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars isn’t easy. The reality is, no matter how polished your...
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3 Ways Improving Your Credit Can Benefit Your Small Business
It’s a well-known fact that having less than perfect credit can affect various aspects of your personal life, such as your mortgage, obtaining a loan for a car and in other ways. Unfortunately, it...
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The First Timer’s Guide To Getting A Small Business Loan
By Meredith Wood of Fundera According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 19.5 percent of businesses survive past their second decade of operation. A key culprit of failure is a shortage of cash:...
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Managing Small Business Finances: The Importance Of A Business Plan &...
John Kessler is the founder and owner of Infinity Sauces, a line of hot sauces that are made in Orange County, California. Recently Infinity Sauces was named the best hot sauce in Orange County by OC...
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Small Business Optimism Index: Economic Confidence Among Business Owners On...
American small business owners’ optimism about the economy has reached a level not seen in more than a decade, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. The NFIB released its...
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Business Operations: When Accounting Gets Tough, Learn How To Ask For Help
There are many aspects of running a small business that can be overwhelming or even flat-out terrifying. However, there’s usually just one thing that keeps every business owner’s blood pressure...
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With Uncertainty Ahead, Businesses Should Look To Unbiased Alternative Funding
By BJ Lackland of Lighter Capital There’s only one thing certain about the next four years, and that’s uncertainty. No one knows what’s going to happen next, perhaps not even our new president himself....
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10 Energy Efficiency Tips That Will Save Your Business Time & Money
If you’re a small business owner looking to save money, start by saving energy. Just a few small changes could result in big savings. Here are a few ideas to get you started. 1. Get an energy...
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Minimum Wage: 6 Ways To Prepare Your Business For The Rise Of Labor Costs
The campaign to increase the federal minimum wage has lost traction with a new administration setting up in Washington. Proposed legislation Senator Sanders’ Pay Workers a Living Wage Act, which...
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Little Known Deductions To Ease Your Small Business Tax Bill
For entrepreneurs, taxes can be a stressful component of managing their business. Every business owner likely scrutinizes tax rules and regulations to determine which deductions they can take in...
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4 Essential Tax Season Reminders For Small Business Owners In Minneapolis
This year’s tax deadline is fast approaching, and now is the time to start getting your books in order. Minnesota has long been working on revising its tax laws in order to make the state more...
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Lower The Taxes On Your Small Business With These Simple Tips
The tax code is complex and continually changing. With several deductions, you have different options when it comes to calculating the amount you may apply against your income. These are not shady,...
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Small Business 101: Can I Write Off Startup Costs?
If there wasn’t enough to stress about when you launch a new small business, you now have to think about startup costs and tax time. Sure, there are a lot of things to keep in mind as you sit down to...
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How To Increase Sales Performance By Analyzing Your Company’s Financial Data
Capital Markets IQ, LLC is a registered investment advisory firm serving small businesses and their stakeholders. Most of the members of the team have more than 25 years of experience working with...
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Owner Explains How She Launched Business Without Startup Funds
Gemma Kirby has a life story that is so phenomenal that when it comes time to tell her grandkids, they just might not believe her. She was the Human Cannonball for Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey...
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Give Your Business Venture Life: 5 Places To Turn For Successful Crowdfunding
A new and exciting way to fund businesses has been building momentum for a few years. Instead of looking for investors, which is time consuming, crowdfunding websites are bringing investors to the...
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Small Business Debate: To Increase Employee Wages Or Not To?
Gradually, many cities and states throughout the country have been raising the minimum wage. As such, many small business owners may be faced with an increase in their employees’ wages. The...
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Write Recession Preparation Into Your Small Business Plan
When it comes to business, it pays to hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Although the world has largely recovered from the Great Recession of the late 2000s, it’s not inconceivable for the...
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