The Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program is amazing. It’s a big driver of the economy. Every year, the SBA, a government agency, guarantees thousands and thousands of loans to small business across the United States, totaling several billion dollars (not a typo, that’s billion with a “b”!). There are a bunch of unique features […]
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How Small Businesses Can Address Debt
Businesses of all sizes and types power the global economy. Many of them are small, independent and built by people with little more than a vision and hard work. However, per data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), half of all small businesses don’t make it beyond five years, and organizations that make it […]
3 Tips for Paying Off Multiple Debts
It’s not uncommon to have multiple debts. Most people have a mortgage and a car loan, along with credit cards, student loans, and personal loans. Having many forms of debt can make it a little harder to achieve the goal of becoming debt free. Which debt do you pay off first? How do you manage […]
5 Ways to Tackle Debt in Anticipation of a Large Purchase
Investing money into a large expense, such as opening a business, can seem impossible if you have any sort of debt. Lenders may require your debt to be paid off in order to finance these types of expenses. Fortunately, if you need to finance a large purchase or expense, you can take several steps toward […]
How to Get Your Business Out of Financial Trouble
Any business can encounter problems. It happens. It doesn’t matter how big or successful you are, whether you are a startup, a big player or even if you rule the whole market place, things can go wrong. You might find yourself in a cash crunch, struggling to pay bills, or even payroll. It could be […]
How Much Money Do You Need to be Wealthy?
When you sit back and think about how much money you would need not to have a financial worry in the world, what’s the number that comes to mind? If you’re thinking of an amount similar to most people, it’s probably a lot more than you’re worth. A Charles Schwab survey of 1,000 Americans between […]
6 Different Ways to Resolve Outstanding Tax Debts
Getting a notice from the IRS that you owe back taxes can be intimidating. Usually, though, the IRS is willing to work with taxpayers who want to resolve tax debt. The Fresh Start Program makes payment options available to people who didn’t qualify previously. The program offers repayment choices including installment plans, Offers in Compromise, […]
Walmart Acquired ModCloth But Left Customers Unhappy
The news of Walmart acquiring clothing and apparel giant ModCloth has spread like wildfire. Skeptics and industry leaders have shown mixed reactions to the news, more so because ModCloth is a favorite brand among fashion enthusiasts and a young clientele. Now with Walmart at the helm of affairs, customers are not shying away from showing […]
Long-Term Debt on a Balance Sheet
What is Long-Term Debt on a Balance Sheet? The Long-Term Debt category appears as a long-term liability on a Balance Sheet. The balance represents the total outstanding balances of all bank loans, mortgages and financial contracts. Discussion: Long-Term Debt is expected to be payable in a period that is longer than one year. The current […]
How Your Small Business Can Overcome Its Debts
Starting a small business isn’t easy—or cheap. Even the most well-organized and generously funded business can quickly run into cash flow problems, so it’s hardly surprising that many small companies experience debt problems, particularly during phases of growth. So if you find yourself facing a mountain of debt, what can you do? Try cutting your […]
