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Finance

Explore How to Generate Profits for Your Business

Is your business up and running? Here's how to start thinking about ways you can make a profit.
Money spent hoping to get a return on investment also counts as an expense, even if it helps generate sales.
Planning

How to Build an Inclusive Business

Diversity isn't just important for diversity's sake—it's key to building a competitive business.
Diversity is key to building a business that can function in today's global marketplace.
Security

Is Your Business Prepared for Common Risks?

Companies need to prepare for risks like PR crises, supply chain failures and legal challenges.
The World Economic Forum expects that business uncertainty will remain high in the near future as companies continue to grapple with many types of business risks.
Cash Management

How to File a Visa and Mastercard Settlement Claim

Here's how to file a claim for Visa and Mastercard settlement money.
Every merchant with an approved claim can expect to receive something, but the amount can't be determined until all the claims are received and processed.
Cash Management

Managing Cash Flow: Smart Approaches to Grow Your Business

Grow your business through strategic cash flow improvements and smart financing options.
Banks have numerous ways to help business owners optimize their operating cycle to better manage cash flow. This includes products that may help you accelerate receivables while also creating more flexibility in meeting short- and long-term obligations.
Skilled Trades

Small Business Cash Flow Management for Skilled Trades

Use these small business cash flow management tactics in your skilled trade business.
In an industry known for tight margins and high-volume receivables, even profitable skilled trade businesses may struggle to maintain adequate cash balances.
Starting a Business

Should You Take VC Funding?

Thinking of accepting VC funding? Here's what you need to consider.
While the benefits of partnering with a venture capitalist may be significant, there are also some potential drawbacks to be aware of, including loss of control and dilution of equity.
Cash Management

How To Boost Business-To-Business ACH Transfers

Take these steps to accelerate customers' transition to business-to-business ACH transfers.
The transition from paper checks to digital B2B payments offers clear benefits to small businesses.
Finance

Comprehensive Guide to SBA Loans

Learn more about the most popular types of SBA loans for small business funding, key requirements and how to apply.
Thanks to their competitive terms, flexible overhead requirements and favorable rates and fees, SBA loans are often an attractive funding option for small businesses at all stages of growth.
Security

Cybersecurity for Small Business Leaders

Learn how to help protect your small business from top cybersecurity threats and safeguard your data.
By understanding the key threats and addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, you'll be able to better safeguard your business.
Planning

A Quarterly Roadmap for Business Planning

Roll out these four key processes each quarter to set yourself up for success in the year ahead.
Rather than attempt to tackle everything in one month, it helps to break down major categories into manageable pieces that you can tackle throughout the year.
Security

A Plan for Payment Fraud Prevention

If your business is expanding into e-commerce, explore these best practices for payment fraud prevention.
There are steps you can take to leverage the upside of omnichannel retail while also mitigating risk.
Security

Cybersecurity Awareness Training 101

Learn how to create an effective cybersecurity awareness training program for employees.
According to the World Economic Forum, 95% of all cybersecurity events can be traced to human error—either due to a lack of awareness, inaction or outright negligence.
Technology

Is QR Code Payment Right for Your Business?

Learn all about QR codes to discover whether they'd be beneficial for your business.
One of the most significant advantages of QR code payments is their ease of use.
Cash Management

Guide to Accepting Digital Payments

Whether you have a physical store or an online presence, you likely need to accept digital payments. Here's what you need to know.
Customers want to do business with companies that make it easy to interact with them.
Security

Cybersecurity and Remote Work

Working from home is here to stay, and cybersecurity risks are high. Here's how to protect your business.
Although there are advantages to working remotely, it may also expose your business to greater cybersecurity risks.

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