SBA Simplifies Online Disaster Loan Application
Applying for disaster recovery assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration just got easier thanks to revisions made to its electronic loan application, significantly reducing the number of...
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Determining Your Financing Needs
Before you seek financial assistance, you should thoroughly assess your current financial situation. Ask yourself the following questions to determine your business' financing needs: Do you need more...
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Business Loan Application Checklist
State and local economic-development agencies – and numerous nonprofit organizations – provide low-interest loans to small business owners who may not qualify for traditional commercial loans. When it...
View ArticlePrepare for Hurricanes, Disasters by Safeguarding Tax Records
IRS YouTube VideosPreparing for Disasters: Spanish|ASL With the early start of this year’s hurricane season, the Internal Revenue Service encourages individuals and businesses to safeguard themselves...
View ArticleWhat to Look For in Your Business Loan Agreement’s Fine Print
Applying for a business loan and securing its approval can be a lengthy process. The actual approval time varies widely depending on the type of loan, its complexity, and the borrower’s timeliness...
View Article10 Cost Saving Ideas for Small Business Owners
With an economy that’s struggling, every small business owner is looking for ways to increase profits, save money and improve efficiency. The good news is there are plenty of ideas that you can find...
View ArticleBreak Even Analysis: Know When You Can Expect a Profit
Breakeven analysis is a tool used to determine when a business will be able to cover all its expenses and begin to make a profit. For the startup business, it is extremely important to know your...
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Keep Track of Expenses—on the Road and in Your Home
Created on September 24, 2012 Car Expenses To take a business deduction for the use of your car, you must determine what percentage of the vehicle was used for business. No deduction is allowed for...
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The Tax Facts for Business Owners
Be Attentive to Employee and Worker ConcernsAs part of our blog series on tax literacy, MBDA will highlight the latest tax-related news issued by the IRS for business owners. The material presented in...
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Minority Entrepreneurs — Continuous Success with Angel Investors!
Created on January 23, 2013 Minority-owned businesses are the fastest growing business sector in the Nation, in terms of gross receipts and paid employees.[1] Yet, access to capital remains the biggest...
View ArticleFinancing Options for Growing a Global Business
Created on February 25, 2013 Export-Import Bank: Your Global Finance Partner As U.S. businesses seek to expand their global footprint in emerging markets, the demand for a dependable global financial...
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Extension of Time to File Your Tax Return
Created on April 11, 2013 Can’t File By April 15? There are three ways you can request an automatic extension of time to file a U.S. individual income tax return: (1) you can electronically file Form...
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Trade Finance Guide helps U.S. businesses compete, now en Español!
Created on June 4, 2013 On May 8, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration unveiled the first Spanish language version of the Trade Finance Guide: A Quick Reference for U.S....
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Four Types of Export Financing
Created on July 10, 2013 Many small businesses think they are too small to compete in the world market. In fact, 97 percent of all exporters are small businesses. The U.S. Government has loans,...
View ArticleSecurities and Exchange Commission’s Business Forum
Created on November 18, 2013 I am pleased to invite you to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) 2013 Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation to be held on...
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5 New Year Tax and Financial Planning
Created on January 3, 2014 Start 2014 off right. Here are some actions to take now or in early January that will help you optimize your tax and financial results for the coming year.1. Revisit your...
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Seeks Comments on Crowdfunding
Created on January 22, 2014 On October 23, 2013 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted unanimously to propose rules under the JOBS Act to permit companies to offer and sell securities...
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Military Reservists Eligible to Apply for SBA Working Capital Loans
Created on January 27, 2014 Small businesses that suffered economic losses when the owner or a key employee was called up to active duty are eligible to apply for a low interest loan of up to $2...
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Growth Capital through Private Investment Funds
Created on February 5, 2014 This post originally appeared on SBA.SBA’s loan-guaranty programs are among the best-known ways we fulfill our mission of helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed....
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Global Connect: Arizona Trade Finance Seminar: A Must Attend Seminar to Learn...
Created on February 14, 2014 This post originally appeared on International Trade Administration Tradeology blog.Yuki Fujiyama is a trade finance specialist with the Office of Finance and Insurance...
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