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September 14, 2018

Business Debt Coverage | SmartBiz Advisor

Business Debt Coverage is one of the key criteria lenders use to assess the financial health of your business. It reveals whether there’s enough business cash flow to... Read More
September 13, 2018

5 Steps to Apply for a Small Business Loan

Applying for a small business loan can be daunting, but we’ve put together a checklist with 5 clear steps to help you prepare. At SmartBiz®, we’ve expedited and... Read More
September 11, 2018

What is Annual Percentage Rate & How to Calculate It

You’ve probably encountered the term Annual Percentage Rate (APR) when considering various forms of financing. But what does the number really mean and how does it... Read More
September 11, 2018

Infographic: What Small Business Owners are Thinking

You may think it’s just large employers, like IBM or Target, that drive the American economy. Actually, small operations are the main force behind economic growth and... Read More
September 10, 2018

What to Consider Before Taking Out a Small Business Loan for Your Business

If you’re a small business owner, paying overhead, employees, and covering inventory can be difficult. On top of that, you’re looking to make a profit and pay yourself. Read More
September 06, 2018

How to Value a Small Business

Do you know what your small business is worth? If you’re buying or selling your business, it’s important to nail down solid numbers with accurate valuation formulas.... Read More
September 03, 2018

Finding the Right Credit Card for Your Small Business

Small business credit cards help fund small to midsize businesses. In a report from the American Bankers Association, small businesses with business credit cards had... Read More
August 31, 2018

Automobile Repair Business Story: Rich’s Collision, LLC

If you’ve been in a fender bender and live in the Adamsville, Alabama area, there’s only one place to go. Family-owned Rich’s Collision, LLC does collision repair,... Read More
August 30, 2018

Bernard’s Bespoke: How to Grow a Clothing Business

As Shakespeare wrote, “Apparel oft proclaims the man.” Bernard Burger believes passionately in that sentiment. He’s built a successful business making fine clothing... Read More

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