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Many colleagues and customers have asked for my take on how the next Administration may impact America's small businesses. In general, policies such as lower taxes, stable inflation, and reduced regulation can create a business-friendly...

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Do you need a loan? You're not alone. In their quest to grow, small businesses borrow more than $100 billion per year. And you can be among them — if you make a clear case...

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Audits are an essential part of the federal taxation process — and with good reason. In-person field audits and audits managed by mail are responsible for recovering billions in unpaid taxes. In fiscal year 2023...

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Credit cards are one of the most popular forms of business credit. But they can't always address your firm's needs. When times are tough, a business line of credit can help you to make payroll,...

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Without determining the likely risk of providing financing to potential small business borrowers, lenders can't make informed decisions about which loan applications to approve. They also need the same vital information to decide on funding...

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While Marcy is shopping for flowerpots at her local big-box store, an email comes in on her phone: "Congrats! You now have 300 points to spend in your Happy Valley Nursery Loyal Customer account!" So...

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When you provide goods or services, you get paid. That's revenue. But when you get paid before you actually provide the goods or services, you're collecting unearned revenue. And there's nothing wrong with that: Many...

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Congratulations! Your first cupcake shop has been a huge success. (Especially the red-velvet cheesecake recipe.) Now you're ready to branch out and share your success with a new set of hungry customers. But whether you're...

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What are some of the most important metrics of success? Here's a surprise: The number of happy customer reviews you have is probably not one of them — though they certainly help. You need to...

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