Finance Insights

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Finance

Why a Good Debt-to-Equity Ratio Matters

Learn how to calculate your debt-to-equity ratio and ensure your finances are in good shape.
Lenders and potential investors use the debt-to-equity ratio to measure your financial stability.
Finance

How to Find Financing Beyond What You've Received Through a PPP Loan

Explore funding options and strategies to help your business weather tough economic times.
After you've received funds from your PPP loan, it's important to examine other financing strategies.
Finance

Is Angel Funding Right for Your Business?

Angel investing is another funding tool you can apply to help your business grow.
Many startups seek angel investment to accelerate early expansion.
Calculators

Financial Ratio Analysis

Measure the health of your business with a financial ration analysis.
Calculators

Business Loan or Line of Credit

Calculate if a business loan or a line of credit is better for your business.
Calculators

Business Debt Consolidation

Calculate if it makes sense to consolidate your business debt.
Calculators

Projecting Your Cash Flow

Find the formula that is right for your business to make sure you are generating a positive cash flow.
Calculators

Purchase or Lease Equipment

Calculate if it makes better sense for your business to lease or purchase equipment.
Calculators

Repaying a Business Loan

Calculate how long it might take you to pay back your business loan.
Calculators

Section 179

Calculate your estimated tax savings for your financed equipment when you use the Section 179 deduction.

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