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Business Loan APR: How to Easily Calculate Your Loan Cost

7 minute read

April 20, 2022

If you want to expand your business, receiving a small business loan can help you accomplish your goals. The APR is crucial when applying for any type of business loan, as it affects the total...

Working Capital

How to Get a Small Business Loan in Illinois

5 minute read

April 19, 2022

Illinois is home to 1.2 million small businesses. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), these businesses employ 2.5 million workers and represent 44.8% of the state’s workforce.

Working Capital

How to Qualify for Kentucky Business Loans

5 minute read

April 18, 2022

The latest figures from the Small Business Administration (SBA) reveal that 360,756 small businesses are based in Kentucky. These businesses employ 716,731 workers and account for 43.6% of the state’s total workforce. The top industries for...

Small Business

Do You Need a Business Partner? How to Decide

4 minute read

April 18, 2022

Once you’ve decided on a great business idea, you’ll need to select a specific business structure. Although most business startups operate as sole proprietorships, many new businesses operate as general partnerships. Starting a partnership comes...

Small Business

4 Ideas for Celebrating Get to Know Your Customers Day

5 minute read

April 18, 2022

This Thursday, business owners nationwide will celebrate Get to Know Your Customers Day! On the third Thursday of each quarter (in January, April, July, and October), Get to Know Your Customers Day is observed, and...

Working Capital

How to Get a Small Business Loan in North Dakota

5 minute read

April 15, 2022

North Dakota had 75,427 small businesses in 2021, according to figures from the Small Business Administration (SBA). These businesses employed 196,368 workers and accounted for 56.7% of the total workforce in the state.

Working Capital

Rhode Island Business Loans: How to Qualify

5 minute read

April 14, 2022

Rhode Island is home to more than 100,000 small businesses, which employ 230,742 workers or 52.2% of the state’s total workforce. The top industries include professional, scientific and technical services, construction, real estate, health care, and...

Small Business

7 Tips for Creating a Successful Coupon Marketing Strategy

5 minute read

April 13, 2022

As a small business owner, attracting and retaining customers is critical to your ongoing success. However, it can be challenging to determine which marketing tactics will generate the best results for your business.

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Law Firm Business Loans: How To Qualify and Use Funding

5 minute read

April 13, 2022

Maintaining healthy cash flow is a universal challenge for small business owners. Yet it’s arguably even tougher for law firms, given the nature of the business.