Tag: business owner
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How to Learn from Business Mistakes
Posted On: June 30, 2022 by Falcon National Bank in: Manage your Business | Business Banking
Running a business is a marathon. At every step, business owners make mistakes. But mistakes often don’t make a business fail; instead, it is a business’s response to mistakes that makes the difference. Successful business owners know how to identify their mistakes, focus on what they could have done differently, and can develop a plan to prevent similar errors in the future. Use an Audit to Learn from Business Mistakes Plenty of business owners might think ‘audit’ is...
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Small Businesses and Price Increases | Fighting the Increase in Costs
Posted On: May 12, 2022 by Falcon National Bank in: Manage your Business | Business Banking
Business owners are undoubtedly aware of increased prices. You don’t have to be paying attention to your supply chain to notice them when you can easily find them at the grocery store and the pump. But small businesses must navigate price increasing to continue turning a profit, so how can they do it? Luckily, there are a few aspects of your business that you can evaluate in the face of price increases. Evaluating Labor’s Effect on Raised Prices There is an immense rise in labor...
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Employee Retention Credit (ERC): This is a monster to understand. Is it worth it?
Posted On: February 24, 2022 by Falcon National Bank in: Manage your Business | Business Banking
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a tax credit developed in 2020 as a temporary coronavirus-relief provision to assist businesses through the pandemic. It has since gone through several revisions and has provided billions of dollars in tax relief for businesses. All wonderful intentions, but like many of these relief efforts, there are stipulations around qualification and required documentation to take advantage of it. We recommend talking with your tax preparer to determine your potential...
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Small Business Budgeting in 2020: 3 Steps to Increase your Business' Bottom Line
Posted On: December 17, 2019 by Falcon National Bank in: Manage your Business | Business Banking
When it comes to operating a small business, understanding your bottom line is essential in spurring growth and success in your business. Determining what steps to take financially in the new year is a huge undertaking for a business owner. Monitoring every dollar and cent and ensuring that you meet your new business goals can cause some stress. To relieve some of your anxiety, we’ve formulated an easy how-to guide for all our savvy business owners. Calculate income versus expenses At...
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How to Start and Keep Business Finances Straight
Posted On: March 20, 2019 by Falcon National Bank in: Manage your Business | Business Banking
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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How to Pick a Business Checking Account
Posted On: March 7, 2019 by Falcon National Bank in: Manage your Business | Business Banking
You might be starting out on a new business venture or it might just be time to adjust your banking expectations. Either way, if you haven’t done some research, choosing the right bank account for your business can be, well, risky business. It’s important to make sure your bank and your business account are optimized for your specific needs. Here are some things to keep in mind: Find a bank that offers the services that are important to you and your business. Perhaps low minimum balances...
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The Top 5 Things to Know When Starting a Small Business
Posted On: February 26, 2019 by Falcon National Bank in: Manage your Business | Business Banking
"The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do." - Steve Jobs 70% of small businesses are owned and operated by a single person.1 Two-thirds of all present-day college students intend to become entrepreneurs at some point in their careers.2 It takes just 6 days to start a business in the U.S., compared to a whopping 38 days in China.3 There are 28 million small businesses in the U.S., which outnumber corporations 1162 to 1. 4 Small businesses...
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