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For many businesses, preparations and year-end organization planning look very different this year. It may seem like a little early to be making the decisions, setting strategies, and buying new equipment for the new year, but there are a few additional factors at play that can disrupt your business.  Year-end business purchase decisions need to be completed faster this year because of delivery shortages and other delays. Customers and business owners alike have not missed the impact supply...

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Have you ever heard or repeated the phrase, “You have to spend money to make money”? If so, you might be the owner of a small business. Access to a business line of credit allows small businesses to execute daily functions, cover daily expenses, purchase inventory, hire staff, and much more. Business owners know that keeping a company’s ship afloat means understanding cash flow and profits–it’s not all about how much you have in the bank at one time. Fortunately,...

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At Falcon National Bank, we are well-known for our commitment to small businesses. It’s a distinction we take a lot of pride in–supporting the businesses in our community isn’t just good for our business, it’s a passion we hold dear. Too often, businesses aren’t treated like valued customers by their bank. Big banks see business relationships as transactions, gathering bundles of paperwork and sending them off to faceless departments. Our business banking team provides...

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When you are younger and need some spare money to fix your car or pay an unexpected bill, you might borrow money from your family or get a part-time job. When a new business needs start-up capital to get on their feet, the options are much more deliberate and thoughtful. There are two main options when earning capital to start a business: taking out a business loan from a financial institution or partnering with an investor. Of course, there are benefits and drawbacks to each option. Borrowing...

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Small business owners often report that cash flow and reoccurring business costs are their top two financial challenges. Guidant Financial reports that in a 2019 Small Business Trends report, 33 percent of small business owners cited a lack of cash flow as their greatest business challenge. When it comes to banking, there are plenty of obstacles for small businesses. As a rule, most banking issues are harder to overcome for small businesses than larger ones. Here are some of the most common issues...

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An organization’s culture can be defined as a collection of expectations and norms that determine how a group behaves. A healthy, well-adjusted culture can be difficult to foster even without a global pandemic going on. When you add in the current realities of the workplace (and the world) today, it makes a healthy culture even more important. If you boil it down, businesses are just trying to maintain productivity and profitability. To do this, you need to retain both great customers and great...

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Every business is susceptible to fraud, but small businesses are the most vulnerable. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), private companies and small businesses rank highest in occupational fraud which can total a median loss of $164,000. Cybercriminals continue to develop sophisticated means to commit fraud. Spoof emails, malicious software spread through attachments and social media, fund transferring, and information breaches are just a few ways to gain access to...

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Some business owners knew they wanted to pursue an entrepreneur career path from the get-go. They attended business school, have advanced degrees, and are very familiar with how business finance works. Other business owners are naturally savvy when it comes to finance. They have a great idea, product, or company, but are well-versed in the business world. Unfortunately, self-employment isn’t for the faint of heart and the learning curve isn’t very large. However, there are a few things...

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