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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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Organizing cash flow, setting up bill payments, and accurately calculating cash on hand are critical functions for any business. A recent study reports that 27% of small businesses use the same bank account for business and personal finances (check out the infographic here). For business owners and self-employed workers, it might be beneficial to not only separate these accounts but to have more than one business checking account. The Benefits of Business Checking Accounts Credibility A...

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There are plenty of clichés around the idea of the American dream. Starting with an idea and building it into a successful business is a skill few possess. Even if you have the ambition, energy, and fresh business plan to get a new business up and running, there are plenty of issues that can trip up new entrepreneurs. If you can anticipate these challenges, you can make a plan to overcome. Finding and Hiring Your Dream Team Even if you have run a team before, finding the right team to...

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Are you a business owner trying to decide whether you should buy or lease the equipment you need to run your business? In some cases, it is a better investment to outright purchase equipment for your business, especially if you are buying equipment that will not depreciate in value or that you will not need to replace. In other cases, leasing makes much more financial sense.  Leasing equipment can be beneficial to your business for several reasons. From cash flow improvements to helping your...

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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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Measuring and maintaining your company’s financial health is always important, but perhaps it has been even more important this year. Financial health is the way a company measures its financial aspects. For many businesses, accurately understanding and measuring their financial health isn’t easy. Large functions of our economy still depend on small businesses to stay financially healthy, and since the COVID-19 outbreak, it has been difficult. Perhaps the most important thing a business...

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New entrepreneurs are often confused by the jargon that comes along with opening and operating a small business. Two of these terms are cash flow and profitability. On the outside, it seems like these two terms are interchangeable, but they refer to two very different aspects of running a company. So what is the difference between cash flow and profitability? Let’s Break it Down: What is Cash Flow? Put simply, cash flow is the money that a company regularly pays and receives. It is made...

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It’s 2020, so this should be the year that provides clarity for you to look at your personal finances with an eagle eye. Be honest with yourself, did the holidays cause you to go into debt? Because it’s a new start to the year, we want you to start the year strong and achieve financial stability before next December. Untangle yourself from all the debt you’ve accumulated over the years with these simple tips: Cut up your credit cards immediately The fourth biggest cause of...

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Starting your own business is a huge personal feat. It’s not until months or maybe years later when you realize how wrapped up your business and personal finances have become. Not only is it important to have separate business and personal bank accounts, but it’s also important to have a line of credit devoted specifically to business expenses.  Most individuals assume they should open a business credit card, when in reality, a business line of credit is a better option for them. Establishing...

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