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Many veterans that have spent their lives protecting our nation and our freedom also own and operate small businesses. According to a Small Business Administration study, there are 2.4 million veteran-owned businesses in the U.S. These veteran business owners continue to give back to the nation by providing jobs to 5.8 million employees. Like any […]

You’ve made up your mind, and you’re ready to ditch the traditional 9-to-5 and forge your own path to success. You are geared up to take the next step by launching a startup. You’ve determined your legal structure, you’ve written out a business plan, and you’re ready to bring your idea to fruition. There’s just […]

Certain franchises are more popular and profitable than others, and you don’t want to choose a brand that’s behind-the-times or not performing as well as its peers. If you have the capital to purchase one of the top restaurant franchises on this list, you will have an excellent chance of success right off the bat.

Owning a franchise is a career path some people look into when their life circumstances change. For example, recent retirees or veterans returning to civilian life often turn to franchising. But really, you don’t have to have any special circumstances or qualifications to become a franchisee. You do, however, need to know what you’re getting […]

If you’ve been looking for loans, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve come across the term “business line of credit.” Lines of credit are an incredibly convenient and versatile way to borrow money. Businesses looking to smooth out their cash flow, or those that want a rainy day fund to draw on, may find them […]

It should come as no surprise that, as the stratospheric rise in the cost of housing, health care, and education exceeds wage growth, interest in managing one’s credit health would soar as well. After all, our credit scores play a huge role in determining our access to the credit we need just to keep ourselves […]

For many business owners, a bank is the first stop when it’s time to take out a business loan. After all, with the ready availability of business bank accounts, credit cards, and loan options, a bank is a one-stop shop for financial services. However, more business owners are moving away from traditional banks and are […]

Do an online search for “business grants for women” and a slew of articles will come up. But when you click to read the articles, you’ll find that there is scant, if any, information on actual grants. Often, when you do find the name of a specific grant for female-led businesses, like the “Huggies Mom […]

When small business owners need a flexible option for funding business expenses, a line of credit fits the bill. Unlike traditional loans that provide a lump sum of capital, lines of credit allow borrowers to draw money as needed up to the credit limit set by the lender. If the line of credit is revolving, […]

In the age of precarious living, we’re all swimming upstream. Dealing with the ever-escalating expenses of life — housing, education, health care, etc. — can put a serious strain on your credit. Because our credit score so heavily influences what we are able to do with our lives, interest in free credit score services has […]